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May 18
TD Pavilion
On May 18, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin will return to the Mann for an evening that is certainly not to be missed. The power of music will undoubtedly be felt as one of the world’s preeminent orchestras and most prestigious Historically Black College and University choirs perform together in the acoustically renowned TD Pavilion.
The first half of this momentous evening will feature the GRAMMY®-nominated and Emmy Award-winning Morgan State University Choir led by Director Dr. Eric Conway. The Morgan State University Choir has performed for audiences throughout the United States and worldwide – including the Virgin Islands, Canary Islands, Canada, Africa, Asia, and Europe. One of their most historical moments was performing under the baton of Robert Shaw at Carnegie Hall’s 100th Birthday Tribute to Marian Anderson.
During the second half, Yannick Nézet-Séguin will conduct the world-class Philadelphia Orchestra and Morgan State University Choir performing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, one of the towering masterworks of classical music. With its choral finale extolling the wish for peace and tolerance for all, the Ninth has become more than a symphony — it is a worldwide cultural icon. With an acclaimed group of soloists, the Morgan State University Choir, the "Fabulous Philadelphians," and our spectacular setting, we predict a supreme summer evening.
Doors
Presented By
TD Bank as part of the Mann’s HBCU Festival in celebration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Artists, repertoire, and ticket prices are subject to change.
All Ages
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THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor (Beethoven)
Leah Hawkins, soprano
Cierra Byrd, mezzo-soprano
Issachah Savage, tenor
Kevin Short, bass-baritone
Morgan State University Choir
Eric Conway, director
Chester Burke, accompanist
Artists and repertoire are subject to change.
Johnson/arr. Johnson
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”
Carter
“In Bright Mansions Above”
Dent
“Examine Me”
Traditional/arr. Wise
“I’ve Just Come from the Fountain”
Traditional/arr. Dandridge
“I Know I’ve Been Changed”
Steffe/arr. Carter
“The Battle Hymn of the Republic”
Intermission
Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 (“Choral”)
I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
II. Molto vivace—Presto
III. Adagio molto e cantabile—Andante moderato—Tempo I
IV. Presto—Allegro assai—Presto (Recitativo)—Allegro assai—Allegro assai vivace: alla marcia—Andante maestoso—Allegro energico—Allegro ma non tanto—Poco adagio—Poco allegro, strigendo il tempo—Prestissimo
This program runs approximately 2 hours.
The Steinway Piano is the official piano of the Mann Center for the Performing Arts and is provided by Jacobs Music.
No audio/video tape recording devices or photographs allowed.
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