National Philharmonic at Strathmore
Co-sponsored by Julie and Ray Pangelinan
Julius Wirth, viola
Aundi Marie Moore, narrator
Eduardo Alonso-Crespo, Concerto for Viola op. 17
Carlos Simon, Portrait of a Queen
First on this program is Eduardo Alonso-Crespo's Concerto for Viola featuring National Philharmonic's Principal Violist, Julius Wirth. Afterwards, we'll be performing Carlos Simon’s moving work, Portrait of a Queen, which traces the evolution of Black people in America through the lens of one figurative Black woman who represents strength, courage, and selflessness. Dramatic spoken word, written by Courtney D. Ware, poetically expresses the thoughts and feelings of the protagonist, enhancing her musical portrait.
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