Sunday, January 6, 2013

Jeri Lynne Johnson is Guest Conductor of Philadelphia Orchestra's 23rd Annual 'Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert' Mon. Jan. 21, 2013, 4 PM

Jeri Lynne Johnson


Monday, January 21, 2013, 4:00 PM
Martin Luther King High School
6100 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA


Yannick Nézet-Séguin Conductor
Jeri Lynne Johnson Guest Conductor
Elena Urioste Violin
Charlotte Blake Alston Speaker
Philadelphia All City Choir
Dorina Morrow Director



Come and celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as newly-inaugurated Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads The Philadelphia Orchestra in a free community concert. This afternoon of music, readings, and reflection will bring together community groups and notable guest artists including Jeri Lynne Johnson, founder and music director of Philadelphia’s own Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra

Nearly 50 years after Dr. King’s legendary “I Have a Dream” speech, award-winning storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston recites these powerful words over Samuel Barber’s haunting Adagio for Strings. Also featured on the program are violinist and Sphinx Competition winner Elena Urioste and the Philadelphia All City Choir under the direction of Dorina Morrow.

A limited number of tickets will be made available on this website beginning Monday, January 7, 2013.

Comment by email:
Hi Bill!  Happy New Year to you and thanks for posting the info about my performance with the Philly Orch!  Hope you are well - Jeri  [Jeri Lynne Johnson]

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