Orchestra Concert 2 | Mother Road
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What’s Special About This Concert:
•Celebrating the centennial of Route 66, Mother Road explores the history, culture, landscapes, and spirit of one of America’s most iconic highways through powerful orchestral music.
•Oklahoma Chamber Symphony Composer in Residence Hamed Erfani opens the evening with a world premiere written especially for the orchestra.
•Nolan Stolz’s Route 66 Suite takes audiences on a musical journey across the legendary highway, capturing the energy, nostalgia, and changing landscapes of the American road trip.
•Spanning communities, cultures, and generations, Route 66 remains deeply connected to Oklahoma’s identity and continues to symbolize adventure, freedom, and discovery across America.
The Program:
•HAMED ERFANI, Composer in Residence: TBA (world premiere) (2026) | 15 mins
•NOLAN STOLZ: Route 66 Suite (regional premiere) (2026) | 60 mins
Featured Musicians:
•Kaleb Benda, Music Director & Conductor
•Hamed Erfani, Composer in Residence
•Musicians of the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony
Additional Information:
•Admission is free.
•Approximately 60 minutes with no intermission.
•See our Concert FAQ Page for information about parking, entry, seating, and more.
•Celebrating the centennial of Route 66, Mother Road explores the history, culture, landscapes, and spirit of one of America’s most iconic highways through powerful orchestral music.
•Oklahoma Chamber Symphony Composer in Residence Hamed Erfani opens the evening with a world premiere written especially for the orchestra.
•Nolan Stolz’s Route 66 Suite takes audiences on a musical journey across the legendary highway, capturing the energy, nostalgia, and changing landscapes of the American road trip.
•Spanning communities, cultures, and generations, Route 66 remains deeply connected to Oklahoma’s identity and continues to symbolize adventure, freedom, and discovery across America.
The Program:
•HAMED ERFANI, Composer in Residence: TBA (world premiere) (2026) | 15 mins
•NOLAN STOLZ: Route 66 Suite (regional premiere) (2026) | 60 mins
Featured Musicians:
•Kaleb Benda, Music Director & Conductor
•Hamed Erfani, Composer in Residence
•Musicians of the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony
Additional Information:
•Admission is free.
•Approximately 60 minutes with no intermission.
•See our Concert FAQ Page for information about parking, entry, seating, and more.
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Where is it happening?
First Church-OKC, 131 NW 4th St,Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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Host or PublisherOklahoma Chamber Symphony
