Jim Mehrling introduces the pieces from our October orchestra series, Celebrating Black Excellence featuring soloists Travis Guillory, Elizabeth Hanje, Benhur Mosazghi, and Daniel Gilbert.

PROGRAM

Artie Shaw Clarinet Concerto

Jessie Montgomery Strum

Manuel de Falla Ritual Fire Dance

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Onaway! Awake, Beloved

William Grant Still I Dream a World

George Gershwin Porgy and Bess (excerpts)

SOLOISTS

Daniel Gilbert clarinet

Elizabeth Hanje soprano

Travis Guillory tenor

Benhur Mosazghi bass-baritone

VENUE

La Sagrada Familia Church 7719 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44102

 

PARKING: There is ample parking in the parking lot of the church, off of Detroit Ave