Program information:
Carnegie Hall presents Juilliard in an exploration of the American experience, as part of its celebration of the country’s 250th birthday. Led by Juilliard alumna and Carnegie Hall Perspectives artist Marin Alsop, the Juilliard Orchestra performs a program of American music, including a Juilliard-commissioned world premiere by Joan Tower, alongside dance and dramatic voices that illuminate the creativity and resilience of American women.
Marin Alsop, Conductor
Stephen Wadsworth, Director
Caili Quan, Choreographer and Arnhold Creative Associate
Juilliard Orchestra
Students and alumni from The Juilliard School
Jamie BERNSTEIN “On the Rise”
COPLAND Music for the Theatre
Joy HARJO “Overwhelm”
Cherokee Nation “Orphan Child” (excerpt) from Kanohelvsgi Tsunilosvhi
BARBER Capricorn Concerto, Op. 21
STILL Out of the Silence
BERNSTEIN Selection from On the Waterfront (arr. Nicholas Hersh)
JOAN TOWER Fast Ride in a Short Machine (World premiere, Juilliard commission)
This event forms part of Carnegie Hall’s Perspectives: Marin Alsop and United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
