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West End Block Party
Ezzard Charles Park
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About the Concert

Sunday, June 23, 2024
Ezzard Charles Park

John Morris Russell, conductor
Sonya Moomaw, cello
Noah Hawes, narrator/rapper
QKidz Dancers
Ciara Harper, vocalist
Vee Gibson, vocalist
Rita Winters, vocalist

Community Partner: Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses

ASL Interpreters:
LaVerne Rutledge
Karen Arnold
Provided by Cincinnati African American Interpreters Network

Program

John WILLIAMS: Olympic Fanfare and Theme

James Reese EUROPE: Hey There! (Hi There!)

Billy STRAYHORN: Take the "A" Train

AntonÍn DVOŘÁK: Finale from Symphony No. 9, From the New World

George GERSHWIN: "Summertime" from Porgy and Bess as recorded by Charlie Parker

Franz Joseph HAYDN: Movement III from Concerto in C Major for Cello and Orchestra

Carlos SIMON: "City of Lights" from Profiles

Langston HUGHES / Joe PRIMROSE: The Weary Blues / St. James Infirmary Blues

Mamie SMITH: That Thing Called Love

James BROWN: I Got You (I Feel Good)

Leonard BERNSTEIN: Overture to West Side Story

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee


IDEA Series Sponsor: Fifth Third Foundation (“The IDEA Series highlights three Orchestra initiatives that promote Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access.)
Performance Sponsor: Duke Energy
Associate Sponsor: Interact for Health
Associate Sponsor: SORTA/Go Metro
Supporter Sponsor: Huntington Bank

Digital Access Partner: CVG Airport Authority