Grossmont Symphony Orchestra & Master Chorale - Dvorak's New World Symphony

American Luminaries: "Embers and Echoes"

Embark on a breathtaking musical journey with a program that soars to new heights and explores the depths of human emotion.

American Luminaries highlights the prominence of American composers (Brian Balmages and Elaine Hagenberg) featured in the concert, showcasing their contributions to modern classical music.

Brian Balmages’ "On Top of the World" sets the stage with its uplifting energy and cinematic grandeur, capturing the exhilaration of reaching new peaks. Elaine Hagenberg’s "Illuminare" follows, a radiant choral masterpiece that shimmers with warmth and transcendent beauty.

The evening culminates with Dvořák’s New World Symphony, a sweeping and soulful work filled with poignant melodies and stirring grandeur, evoking a sense of adventure, longing, and boundless possibility.

Embers and Echoes evokes imagery of warmth, light, and resonance. "Embers" represents the glow of hope and inspiration found in Hagenberg's Illuminare and Balmages' On Top of the World. "Echoes" symbolizes the lasting impact of Dvořák's New World Symphony, as its themes continue to resonate with audiences globally.

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