HSO Extended

MLK Tribute Concert

January 23, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. 

Asylum Hill Congregational Church

This concert is FREE and open to the public. Reservations are recommended to ensure your spot and make the most of your experience.

Program

Valerie Coleman, Seven O’Clock Shout

Florence Price, Juba Dance

Terence Blanchard, Malcolm X Suite

Select Spirituals with Schauntice Marshall

William Dawson, Negro Folk Symphony, second movement, Hope in the Night

Duke Ellington Medley

*Plus Additional Selections

Featuring

Carolyn Kuan, conductor
Schauntice Marshall, soprano

About

The Fierce Urgency of Now: MLK Tribute Concert

Experience an inspiring evening with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra as we honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 23, 2025, at the historic Asylum Hill Congregational Church. Featuring vocalist Schauntice Marshall, special guests, and the musicians of the HSO led by Music Director Carolyn Kuan, this concert presents music and reflections that echo Dr. King’s vision of equality, hope, and a brighter future for all. Join us as we celebrate his life and impact through music in a setting that invites reflection and community.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Bring your smartphone to access our digital Playbill- don’t forget to silence it!

Applaud when you like what you hear – don’t worry about the “right” time!

Wear what you want – be comfortable.

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