World Premiere Concert - Warner Theater
The Philharmonic commissioned African American composer Tim Adams to write a brand-new work on the life of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. This world premiere will be narrated by renowned actor Harry Lennix (NBC’s The Blacklist).
This work was co-sponsored by an international consortium of orchestras including: Buffalo Philharmonic, Niagara Symphony, Akron Symphony, Naples Philharmonic, Sewanee Music Festival and the San Jose Chamber Symphony. Erie Arts and Culture is also a sponsor of this concert.
Concert details:
- Concert info: https://eriephil.org/calendar/beethoven
- Tickets: https://eriephil.secure.force.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F0H00000lOEwdUAG
- The story behind Harriet from the composer: https://eriephil.org/blog/harriet
This concert also features African American saxophonist Steven Banks performing two different works with the orchestra.
This is a watershed moment for Erie and the orchestra as a new permanent piece is added into the oeuvre of classical music.
