Eric Jacobsen, conductor
Alexis Colner, harp
Vocalists from Norfolk State University
Harlan Zackery, director
John Adams: Chairman Dances
Jennifer Higdon: Harp Concerto
Curtis Stewart: New Work (world premiere)+
Aaron Copland: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
Line dance down the aisles to Aaron Copland’s Rodeo featuring the iconic “Hoe-Down”. Principal Harpist Alexis Colner brings her instrument’s harmonically bountiful sound to the forefront with Jennifer Higdon’s GRAMMY® Award-Winning Harp Concerto. Along with Curtis Stewart’s brand new work inspired by Black religious music and experiences, this program celebrates the great American composers of the past, present, and future.
