Saturday, May 20, 2023, 7:30 pm
Cincinnati Music Hall

Marin Alsop, conductor
Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, soprano
Laquita Mitchell, soprano
Briana Hunter, mezzo-soprano
Rodrick Dixon, tenor
Nicholas Newton, bass
May Festival Chorus, Robert Porco, director
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Louis Langrée, music director

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Samuel BARBER: Symphony No. 1 in One Movement, Op. 9

Allegro ma non troppo—Allegro molto—Andante tranquillo—Con moto

Samuel BARBER: Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Op. 24

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R. Nathaniel DETT    The Ordering of Moses*

Aaron COPLAND    “The Promise of Living” from The Tender Land 

Tonight’s concert will last approximately 140 minutes.

*The Ordering of Moses by Nathaniel Dett, ©1937 (Renewed) J. Fischer & Bro. Exclusive Worldwide Print Rights Administered by Alfred Music. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission of Alfred Music.

Tonight’s concert is sponsored by Joan P. Baily in memory of Oliver L. Baily.

The appearance of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is generously supported by the Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund of the Greenacres Foundation.

The appearance of Marin Alsop in this evening’s performance is made possible in part by Kathy and Craig Rambo.

The appearance of Rodrick Dixon in this evening’s performance is made possible in part by Katherine and Tim Stautberg.

The appearances of Laquita Mitchell and Briana Hunter are made possible in part by Hixson Architecture Engineering Services.

The appearances of Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha and Nicolas Newton are made possible by a generous endowment gift from Dr. Thomas Lesher.