Henry Fogel, narrator

The orchestra is the star of Hungarian composer Bela Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra, written in New York City following his emigration to the United States during World War II. Written at nearly the same time, and in the same city, was Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, which set to music some of the most memorable words spoken by the U.S. President, narrated this evening by Henry Fogel. Offering a different perspective on 19^th-century America is Ethiopia’s Shadow in America, written in the early 1930s by African-American composer Florence Price to evoke the experience of enslaved Africans. Also featured is Tephra 2, a composition by YSO Principal Bassoonist Ryan M. Hare.

Theatre doors open @ 6:15 pm for ConcerTalk beginning at 6:30 pm

ConcerTalks explore the composers of the works on the concert and their milieu as well as an in-depth look at each composition on the program.

TICKET NOTES:

• Senior and Military discounts: Details are available through the Capitol Theatre Box Office via phone at 509-853-ARTS (2787) or in-person during box office hours.
• Group prices (for 10 or more paid tickets) are available. Group ticket purchases must be coordinated through the YSO office at 509-248-1414 during regular office hours, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.
• Tickets for students/children are $5.00 plus the Capitol Theatre Patron User Fee of $2.00. Purchase student/children’s tickets during box office hours by phone at 509-853-ARTS (2787) or in person at the Capitol Theatre Box Office. Student ID or visual verification of age (for younger children) is required to pick up student/children’s tickets.

Starting July 1, 2022, a $2 fee will be added to each ticket to support the upkeep of the historic Capitol Theatre. Learn more here.