Joel THOMPSON
Seven Last Words of the Unarmed

BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor “Choral”
A. Renee, soprano
Taylor Raven, mezzo-soprano
Joshua Stewart, tenor
TBD, bass

Experience “Seven Last Words of the Unarmed” by composer Joel Thompson – an important and relevant piece written in response to police violence against unarmed black men in recent years. The concert finishes with Beethoven’s epic Symphony No. 9, celebrating the merit and strength found in genuine brother and sisterhood. Featuring soloists A. Renee, Taylor Raven, Chauncey Packer, & James Martin, and welcoming several area choirs to join their voices in unity, this concert will be a powerful experience.

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