American Hope with the PVS Orchestra & Chorus
Date/Time
Location
Abbey Chapel at Mount Holyoke College (50 College Street, South Hadley MA)
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Scott Joplin Overture to “Treemonisha”
George Gershwin An American in Paris
Florence Price Song of Hope
Margaret Bonds The Ballad of the Brown King
Tianhui Ng, Music Director
Dr. Allegra Martin, Chorus Director
Sarah Callinan, Soprano
Justina Golden, Mezzo-Soprano
Christon Carney, Baritone
Arrive early at 6PM for a pre-concert talk with PVS' resident musicologist, Dr. David Schneider.
Celebrate the spirit of resilience, joy, and unity with American Hope, a concert showcasing seminal voices that have shaped American music. The evening opens with Scott Joplin’s Overture to “Treemonisha”, a vibrant and rarely heard orchestral gem from the King of Ragtime. George Gershwin’s An American in Paris follows, brimming with jazz-infused energy and the thrill of discovery. Florence Price’s Song of Hope offers a poignant and soaring expression of perseverance, while Margaret Bonds’ powerful work “The Ballad of the Brown King” brings the program to a stirring and triumphant close. Join us for a night of music that reflects the hope, strength, and artistry of America’s rich musical tapestry.