Artist-in-Residence Eric Owens has created a powerful evening of music by Gershwin, Joplin, Mahler, and more to celebrate four American legends — Marian Anderson, William Warfield, Betty Allen, and George Shirley — and their legacies with the Philharmonic. The bass-baritone and special guest artists pay tribute to those who paved the way before them through music and archival video footage.
PROGRAM:
Joplin - Selections from Treemonisha
Mahler - Selections from Songs of a Wayfarer
Traditional - Spirituals tba
Verdi - “Ingemisco” from Requiem
Gershwin - Selections from Porgy and Bess
J.S. Bach/arr. Gounod - “Ave Maria”
Kern -“Ol’ Man River” from Showboat
Copland - “Simple Gifts” from Old American Songs
Thomas Wilkins
Conductor
Eric Owens
Host, Curator, and Bass-Baritone
Janai Brugger
Soprano
Laquita Mitchell
Soprano
Marietta Simpson
Mezzo-Soprano
Russell Thomas
Tenor
Dorothy Maynor Singers of the Harlem School of the Arts
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY @ 7:30 PM
Show Finder
In Their Footsteps: Great African American Singers and Their Legacy
First Preview: Sep 23, 2015
Opening Date: Sep 23, 2015
Closing Date: Oct 15, 2015
Running Time: 01:35
Playing @
Alice Tully Hall
1941 Broadway, New York City, NY 10023
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 10
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
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Full-price tickets:
$39.00 - $59.50
Video
Accessibility
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Assisted Listening System
Infrared assistive listening devices (headsets and neck loops) available at the Head Usher’s Desk. A valid photo ID is needed to ensure return. -
Passenger Loading Zone
South corner of West 66th Street and Broadway -
Restroom
Accessible men’s and women’s restrooms on lower level orchestra right. Accessible unisex restrooms on lobby/street level, on the ramp to the left of the box office windows. -
Water Fountain
Accessible on lower level orchestra right. -
Wheelchair Info
Wheelchair accessible locations and designated aisle transfer seats are available throughout the theater. Specify accessible seating when purchasing to ensure most suitable accommodations.
