Stand the Storm
In Partnership with National Philharmonic
Sat, Mar. 15, 2025 @ 7:30pm
The Music Center at Strathmore
Program:
Chichester Psalms Leonard Bernstein
Invitation to a Die-In Nkeiru Okoye
Glory (from Selma) Arr. Eugene Rogers
Weather: Stand the Storm Rollo Dilworth*
*World-premiere symphonic orchestration
About:
The Washington Chorus and National Philharmonic join forces once again to bring American voices and struggles to life on stage in “Stand the Storm.” On this program, composers Nkeiru Okoye, Leonard Bernstein, John Legend, Common, and Rollo Dilworth demonstrate their own method for both standing through adversity and enacting the change necessary to build and sustain communities that are fair and just for all. Featuring the world premiere of the brand-new symphonic orchestration for Dilworth’s Weather: Stand the Storm, as well as the beloved arrangement of “Glory” by TWC’s own Eugene Rogers, join us as we examine our nation's disparities and find strength and unity through this powerful performance.
Dr. Eugene Rogers, conductor
Monique Holmes-Spells, spoken word artist
Reginald Mobley, countertenor
Damian Norfleet, baritone & spoken word artist