Singing of Democracy: Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
This KCO performance will mark the 250th anniversary year - the semiquincentennial - of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Featured will be a world premiere by Gary S. Fagin, “Each and All,” drawing on texts about democracy by Plato, Alexis de Tocqueville, Henry Longfellow, Walt Whitman, and Abraham Lincoln. To read excerpts from the libretto, click here.
The KCO will be joined by vocalists Katherine Riddle, soprano, Rosena Hill Jackson, mezzo-soprano, Chauncey Packer, tenor, and Ben Davis, baritone. In addition to the premiere by Gary S. Fagin, the evening will also include works by Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, and Ricky Ian Gordon.
We hope you will join us for this very special, thoughtful evening of music celebrating the rights and privileges we often take for granted, and that feel so fragile right now.
In his 1871 book, “Democratic Vistas,“ Walt Whitman wrote, "We sail a dangerous sea of seething currents.” We look forward to seeing you on April 10 as the KCO, through history’s words and today’s music, addresses the treacherous condition of our “Ship of State.”
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Upon making your online reservation, you will receive your order confirmation receipt via email. Doors open at 7:00 PM; the Concert will begin at 7:30 PM.
For questions or more information, please contact Anne Kuite at annek@knickerbocker-orchestra.org.