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

St. Sebastian Parish 476 Mull Avenue, Akron, OH, 44320

 

PARKING: Parking is available in the church parking lot off of Mull Ave and Elmdale Ave.