American Gold This program opens with Duke Ellington’s tone poem Harlem, an amazing work going back and forth between the sounds of a classical symphony orchestra and a hot jazz combo. Rosephanye Powell’s The Cry of Jeremiah for choir and orchestra continues the program. OKCPhil will welcome the Ambassador Choir and Canterbury Voices to the stage to delve into the rich tradition of American Gospel.
Tulsa’s new Bob Dylan Center is leading up to its opening next week with some fun events this weekend to celebrate the prolific songwriter and award-winning musician.
Canterbury Voices present Duo Lumina Canterbury Voices concludes its season with English composer John Rutter’s most recent major work, Mass of the Children - a moving metaphor of life’s journey, blending the power of youth and adult voices. Joined by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, we depart from the trials of yesterday and turn toward the radiance of a new spring. We will close with the cherished choral classic Dona nobis pacem by Ralph Vaughan Williams.