William Grant Still Symphony 2

About The Performance William Grant Still, often hailed as the “Dean of African American Composers,” brought masterful rhythms and melodies of African American culture into the concert hall. His Symphony No. 2, a profound testament to resilience and cultural pride, resonates powerfully today, offering a message of hope and strength that feels more relevant than ever. Program Debussy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 Still Symphony No. 2 Artists Kellen Gray conductor Tony Siqi Yun piano Join us for Colorado Springs Philharmonic Pre-Concert talks. Go behind the curtain and inside the score with these 30-minute pre-concert conversations one hour before the concert starts. Concert Sponsors Bee Vradenburg Foundation Bloom Foundation Richard and Sandra Hilt Marty Kelley Phil and Meg Kendall Concert Co-Sponsor Susan and John Potterat Guest Artist Sponsors Chris and Kathleen Lennon Patricia Michels Fran Pilch Kathleen and Russell Rowland Guest Conductor Sponsors Kristen Christy and Sean Lange Dr. Susan Rae Jensen and Tom Adams Trainer Marcia Lee Marion and John Meyer Jim and Carol Montgomery Michael and Patricia Olsen Artists Michelle Di Russo conductor Arrari vocals ArtistiCO Dance Company Mariachi Sol de mi Tierra Join us for Colorado Springs Philharmonic Pre-Concert talks. Go behind the curtain and inside the score with these 30-minute pre-concert conversations. Concert Sponsor Harold C. Ingersoll Fund of Pikes Peak Community Foundation Concert Co-Sponsor The H.A. & Mary K. Chapman Foundation Guest Artist Sponsors John and Joan Huntley Kathy and Dick http://www.eventsnearhere.com/find-events/CO/CO-SPGS/Music/Concerts/addetail/259552/William-Grant-Still-Symphony-2