Masterworks 5: Daybreak of Freedom

After substantial initial success, William Dawson’s Symphony fell into decades of neglect, from which it’s only now emerging. Full of Spiritual melodies and African rhythms, the work is a brilliant and essential piece of American musical history. Joseph Schwantner sets Martin Luther King’s speeches to a soaring and luminous orchestral palate, and Beethoven opens with music of victory over oppression. 

Ludwig van Beethoven

Fidelio: Overture, Op.72c

Joseph Schwantner

New Morning for the World (Daybreak of Freedom)

William Dawson

Negro Folk Symphony

Show Time:

SATURDAY DOORS 6PM | PRECONCERT LECTURE 6:30PM | SHOW 7:30PM

SUNDAY DOORS 1:30PM | PRECONCERT LECTURE 2PM | SHOW 3PM