For 25 years, Classical Roots has been a Cincinnati community staple celebrating the rich legacy of African American contributions to music and art. This year, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of this beloved tradition, violinist Randall Goosby, soprano Jacqueline Echols and tenor Roderick Dixon, together with the Classical Roots Community Choir and members of the Nouveau Program, join the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra for evening of music by African American composers. Join us for an evening of joyful song and leave feeling inspired by music that will light up your heart and bring you to your feet!
Program
James Weldon Johnson Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing
Raymond Wise The Roots of Our Song
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Novelette, Op. 52, No. 4
Roland Carter In Bright Mansions
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges Concerto for Violin and String Orchestra in G Major
Richard Smallwood Total Praise
Edward K. ("Duke") Ellington Come Sunday
James Cleveland / Charles Fold Charles Fold Suite
Carlos Simon Four Black American Dances
Giuseppe Verdi "Caro nome" from Rigoletto
Kevin Day "Niamara aria" from Lalovavi
Giuseppe Verdi "Dio! mi potevi scagliar" from Otello
Charlie Smalls "Home" from The Wiz
Louise Shropshire If My Jesus Wills, I'll Overcome Someday
Artists
John Morris Russell conductor
Randall Goosby violin
Jacqueline Echols soprano
Roderick Dixon tenor
Members of the Nouveau Program
Classical Roots Community Choir
Jason Alexander Holmes resident conductor
