James Lowe, conductor

Kitara Johnson-Jones, speaker

Spokane Symphony Chorale

Dr. Meg Stohlmann, chorale director

After substantial initial success, William Dawson’s Symphony fell into decades of neglect, from which it’s only now emerging. Full of Spiritual melodies and African rhythms, the work is a brilliant and essential piece of American musical history. Joseph Schwantner sets Martin Luther King’s speeches to a soaring and luminous orchestral palate, and Beethoven opens with music of victory over oppression.

Ludwig van Beethoven

Fidelio: Overture, Op.72c

Joseph Schwantner

New Morning for the World (Daybreak of Freedom)

William Dawson

Negro Folk Symphony

SATURDAY DOORS 6PM | PRECONCERT LECTURE 6:30PM | SHOW 7:30PM

SUNDAY DOORS 1:30PM | PRECONCERT LECTURE 2PM | SHOW 3PM

Subscriptions on sale now

Single tickets on sale Friday, August 16

Concert sponsored by The Family of Sara Duggin