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Friday, May 16, 2025 8:00PM
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Saturday, May 17, 2025 8:00PM
"Summertime"
This performance features a blend of contemporary and classic works, capturing the essence of summer. The evening opens with Carlos Simon's stirring "Amen! ", a dynamic and soulful exploration of faith and resilience. George Gershwin's beloved opera Porgy and Bess closes the program, featuring iconic tunes such as "Summertime" and "I Got Plenty o' Nuttin'," transporting audiences to the vibrant streets of 1920s Charleston, South Carolina, in a timeless tale of love and redemption.
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Date
Friday, May 16, 2025 8:00PM
Location
Long Center
Name
"Summertime"
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Masterworks
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Vocalists
Peter Bay, conductor
PROGRAM:
CARLOS SIMON: Amen!
GEORGE GERSHWIN: Porgy and Bess
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