Aaron Copland’s "Lincoln Portrait" with The Duquesne Wind Symphony
Schedule
Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15106 | Carnegie, PA
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Join us for a symphonic tribute to Abraham Lincoln at the Music Hall, featuring Aaron Copland’s beloved work, Lincoln Portrait. This special event celebrates the upcoming return of our nationally recognized Civil War Symposium later in the week.Dr. Josie Badger, a disability rights advocate, speaker, and consultant specializing in leadership development and healthcare advocacy, will narrate the Copland piece. She holds a doctorate in healthcare ethics and was crowned Ms. Wheelchair America 2012. Dr. Badger is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and brings her expertise and passion for inclusion to her work.
James Gourlay, who is well known to Pittsburgh audiences as the Music Director of the River City Brass Band, will conduct Duquesne University’s Wind Symphony.
Aaron Copland composed Lincoln Portrait in 1942 during the tumultuous years of World War II. The orchestral score weaves together some of Lincoln’s most powerful speeches, delivered by a narrator alongside the music.
Before the concert, we invite you to join us for guided tours of a true national treasure: The Capt. Thomas Espy Post, one of the country’s last remaining Grand Army of the Republic Posts.
A dessert and coffee reception will follow the performance in the Lincoln Gallery. We hope to see you there!
$20 in Advance
$25 at the Door
$5 for students with I.D. and children 12 and under.
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Where is it happening?
300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15106Event Location & Nearby Stays:
