The Kalish-Walker Duo: American Dreams

Music in the Meetinghouse celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States as we present the Kalish-Walker Duo in American Dreams . 250 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this concert will explore the question of what makes music sound, or feel, American? Our performers suggest American music possesses an immense sense of possibility and underscored by vibrant optimist. You will also hear a longing for an imagined utopia, a place of safety and belonging. This program for violin and piano celebrates who we are and who we aspire to become as a nation and a people. The music of John Corigliano, William Grant Still, Curtis Stewart, Michael Abels, and Leonard Bernstein will be among the featured works. Planned program selections include: Aaron Copland, Simple Gifts John Corigliano Violin Sonata Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, arr. Maude Powell Deep River Blind Tom Wiggins The Battle at Manassas Gershwin, arr. Heifetz Porgy and Bess: I t Ain’t Necessarily So, Bess You Is My Woman Now, Tempo di Blues Curtis Stewart 24 American Caprices: Isn’t She Lovely Leonard Bernstein West Side Story Suite, arr. Penaforte, Somewhere and America Tickets: $30/$20 for seniors/$10 for students. Youth 18 and under free.