New World Symphonies
May 15 & 16, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Program
New World Symphonies
May 15 & 16, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Tennessee Theatre
Sponsored by
PROGRAM
Aram Demirjian, conductor
Indigenous Vibes
Obayana Ajanaku, founder
Willie (Ankinsola) Ervin
JaDarius “Dia” Fuller-James
KeShawn (Omitola) Mitchum
Jamarr (Jaja) Underwood
FLORENCE PRICE
Colonial Dance
DERRICK SKYE
Between Suns: Concerto for African Drums and Orchestra (World Premiere, KSO commission)
I. Solar Periapsis
II. Tidal Sync
III. Elliptical Pulse
IV. Phase Dilation
V. Orbital Convergence
The commissioning of “Between Suns” was made possible by KSO Sound Investment Donors
Sylvia and Jan Peters
Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee
William G. Beard
Gayle Burnett
John and Linda Haynes
Judith A. Hector
Sheena M. McCall
Brian Murphy and Caryn Wunderlich
Terry and Linda Tyler
John Winemiller and RJ Hinde
INTERMISSION
ANTONIN DVORAK
Symphony No. 9 ("From the New World")
I. Adagio
II. Largo
III. Scherzo
IV. Finale: Allegro
This concert will be broadcast on WUOT 91.9 FM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 8 p.m.
This concert will be rebroadcast on WUOT 91.9 FM on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 8 p.m.
Latecomers will be seated during the first convenient pause in the performance.
The use of recording devices and/or flash photography during the performance is strictly prohibited. Please remember to silence all electronic devices and refrain from text messaging during the concert. Mobile devices may be used to read program notes during the concert.
Programs and artists subject to change.
Program Notes
Program notes by Ken Meltzer
Featured Artists
