Knox-Galesburg Symphony: Celebrating Black Voices in Classical Music

Name: Knox-Galesburg Symphony: Celebrating Black Voices in Classical Music
Start: 2025-02-22T19:30:00-06:00
Location: 57 S Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401

Schedule

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

57 S Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401 | Galesburg, IL

Black composers, musicians, and artists globally have been integral to classical music from the beginning of the art form. While celebrated for bringing their culturally rich tapestry of rhythm, tonality, and style to the concert stage, Black artists have also played a significant role in interpreting and championing the most revered composers of Western classical music. Our Knox-Galesburg Symphony will present a conversation and concert featuring soprano Melissa Joseph, celebrating the vast legacy of Black artists who’ve paved the way for future generations.
Kedrick Armstrong, conductor
Melissa Joseph, soprano
Fela Sowande: African Suite for Strings
Samuel Barber: Knoxville, Summer of 1915, Op. 24
Nkeiru Okoye: The Journey of Phillis Wheatley
Franz Shreker: Kammersymphonie
Tickets are $20 for the main floor & balcony, $25 for mezzanine seating, $35 for box seats, and $5 for students.