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The Promise of America
October 20, 2024, 3 PM
Hayti Heritage Center, Durham
Elizabeth Williams Taylor (soprano) and Scott MacLeod (baritone) animate the songs of Aaron Copland in this program of familiar and unfamiliar works depicting historic times and places in the American experience. Selections include Roy Harris’ “Awakening” from his “Gettysburg” Symphony, Aaron Copland’s “The Promise of Living” from his opera The Tender Land, Morton Gould’s American Salute, “Nimble Feet” by Florence Price, and Richard Rodgers’ music for the WW II documentary Victory at Sea.
In further exciting news, Curry expands upon the addition of Morton Gould’s Song and Dance: “This is a piece for saxophone that Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Morton Gould wrote for President Bill Clinton” and it will receive its world premiere at this concert, soloed by “local jazz star” Gregg Gelb.
Please join us in the lobby immediately following the performance for refreshments and a chance to meet the artists.
Tickets available online until 12 noon on 10/20/24 or purchase tickets at the door, starting at 2:15 pm!
Additional concert information here!
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Join us for our 2024 – 2025 Season!
The Durham Symphony Orchestra (DSO) under the direction of Music Director and Conductor William Henry Curry is pleased to announce its 49th season with eight performances in Durham and around the Triangle from September through May. Programs will feature gifted local artists, up-and-coming young musicians, world premieres, and thirteen works by American composers. The orchestra will return to the historic Carolina Theatre, Hayti Heritage Center, Durham Armory and The Rialto and continue its traditional holiday programs and free Pops Concerts. Read More…
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We are thrilled to share with you this recording of the Durham Symphony in a memorable concert celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Choral Society of Durham!
On May 19th, 2024, in Duke’s Baldwin Auditorium, the Durham Symphony joined forces with the Choral Society of Durham and the Little River Chorus to perform Carl Orff’s most famous work, the epic cantata Carmina Burana. Under the inspired direction of Rodney Wynkoop (conductor and artistic director of the CSD), choruses and orchestra were stellar and soloists Alissa Roca (soprano), Timothy W. Sparks (tenor), and Jason S. McKinney (bass-baritone) were sublime. It was absolutely one of the highlights of the DSO’s 2023-24 season!
Enjoy!
William Henry Curry
Music Director, Durham Symphony Orchestra
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Enjoy Farandole, by Georges Bizet, performed by the Durham Symphony at Compositions by Her: A Concert Celebrating Women in Music.
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Spectrum News 1 featured the Durham Symphony celebrating Women’s History Month at our March 2024 Concert,
“Compositions by her, Celebrating Women in Music!
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Check out Maestro’s Mic! Join Maestro William Henry Curry, the esteemed Music Director for the Durham Symphony, as he welcomes the renowned American Composer, Libby Larsen, for an engaging and insightful conversation. Delve into the fascinating background of Larsen’s composition, “Sonnets from the Portuguese“, which was a highlight at our recent concert Compositions by Her: A Concert Celebrating Women in Music. March 3rd, 2024, 3pm, at the historic Hayti Heritage Center, Durham.
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BULL CITY TODAY Featured the
Durham Symphony!
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Our Maestro, William Henry Curry
Maestro Curry was appointed Music Director and Conductor of the Durham Symphony on May 7th, 2009. During his fifty-year career, he has conducted over forty major orchestras. Maestro Curry is the first African American Music Director of a symphony in the history of the South; our concerts reflect his broad experience.
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Monday Musicale with the Maestro!
Watch excerpts from our concert videos with introductory comments from Maestro William Henry Curry.
Read our latest Monday Musicale with the Maestro published January 22, 2024!
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Our Music! Your support helps us play on.
We aim to bring the highest quality musical experiences to all corners of our community. We perform Baroque, contemporary symphonic works, Broadway and Hollywood. Our programs include works by American composers, composers of color, and women composers.
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