Appalachian Spring

Thomas Wilkins, Conductor

Yazid Gray, baritone

Copland: Appalachian Spring
Daugherty: Letters from Lincoln
Dvořák: Symphony No. 8

Guest conductor Thomas Wilkins leads the orchestra in this captivating program. Copland’s sparkling Appalachian Spring is considered one of his finest works. Michael Daugherty’s Letters from Lincoln, written in celebration of the 200^th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, features baritone soloist Yazid Gray. Dvořák’s poetic eighth symphony is full of charm, inspired by the composer’s reflections on nature and life.

“Each time I hear Dvorak Symphony No. 8 I’m transported back in time to my first experience with this symphony in Youth Orchestra at age 15. I am as enchanted with this joyful symphony now as I was then, and I can’t wait to hear our fabulous principal flutist Niles Watson play the glorious flute solo of the 4th movement!” -Betsy Sturdevant, Principal Bassoon

Friday Coffee Dress

Observe a working rehearsal as the musicians and conductor put the finishing touches on the weekend’s concert program on Friday, February 28 at 10AM. Tickets are $18; coffee and donuts are included!