Sunday, January 6, 2013

Colorado Symphony: 'Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.' Tuesday, January 15, 2013 7:30PM General Admission



Featuring 
Colorado Symphony 
Joseph Young, conductor 

Tamara Banks, host 
Jeff “Maestro” Hughes, violin 
Denver’s Spirituals Project Choir, Bennie L. Williams, artistic director

This concert will be performed at Boettcher Concert Hall. This is a free Community Concert, but a ticket is required for admission.


The Colorado Symphony is honored to host the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert & Humanitarian Awards at Boettcher Concert Hall on Tuesday, January 15. Now in its 23rd year, this annual celebration recognizes four humanitarian leaders who live and lead in the example of peace and equality exemplified by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


Conducted again by Joseph Young, the Colorado Symphony celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. King with a classical program that exhalts both the hardships and heroism of the Civil Rights Movement. Performances by Denver’s Spirituals Project Choir, led by Artistic Director Bennie L. Williams, reprise traditional African American songs that empowered and nurtured those who were among the movement’s early workers. Denver-based violinist Jeff “Maestro” Hughes adds a modern touch to the traditional program. Tamara Banks returns as host.

This year’s program commemorates two important milestones in the Civil Rights Movement: The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and Dr. King’s historic “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” written in 1963. While honoring the impact of these historic events, the theme of “Injustice is Still a Threat” acknowledges the many challenges that remain in the fight for a fair, equitable and peaceful world. 

No comments: