Durham Symphony Presents: The Promise of America

Durham Symphony Presents: The Promise of America

October 20, 2024, 3 PM
Hayti Heritage Center, Durham

Inspired by our native folk music, our veterans and presidents, works by America's most celebrated composers (Aaron Copland, Richard Rodgers, Morton Gould, Roy Harris, and Florence Price) give voice to the American experience.

Featuring soloists Elizabeth Williams Taylor (soprano), Scott MacLeod (baritone) and Greg Gelb (saxophonist). 

Selections include Roy Harris’ “Awakening” from his “Gettysburg” Symphony, Copland’s “The Promise of Living” from his opera The Tender Land, Morton Gould’s American Salute, “Nimble Feet” by Florence Price, and Richard Rodgers’ music for the WW II documentary Victory at Sea.  The DSO will also premiere Morton Gould's Song and Dance, with solo saxophone. 

Please join us in the lobby immediately following the performance for refreshments and a chance to meet the artists.

Tickets:

$35* for Adults

$30* for Military (Active Duty, Retired, Veterans)

$10* for Students with ID

Free for Children 12 and Under

   (* plus sales tax and fees)

Purchase tickets in advance or at the door.  

For more info: Promise of America! – Durham Symphony Orchestra / William Henry Curry, Music Director and Conductor