Jim Mehrling introduces the pieces from our October orchestra series, Celebrating Black Excellence featuring soloists Travis Guillory, Elizabeth Hanje, Benhur Mosazghi, and Daniel Gilbert.

PROGRAM

Artie Shaw Clarinet Concerto

Jessie Montgomery Strum

Manuel de Falla Ritual Fire Dance

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Onaway! Awake, Beloved

William Grant Still I Dream a World

George Gershwin Porgy and Bess (excerpts)

SOLOISTS

Daniel Gilbert clarinet

Elizabeth Hanje soprano

Travis Guillory tenor

Benhur Mosazghi bass-baritone

VENUE

East Mount Zion Baptist Church 9990 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44106

 

PARKING: Parking for the church can be found in the rear lot. There’s also street parking nearby.