Soulful Symphony
Darin Atwater, Founder & Artistic Director
www.soulfulsymphony.org
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-5545
Meyerhoff Box office
410.783.8000 - www.baltimoresymphony.com
Soulful Symphony and the BSO are making history through an unprecedented partnership. Soulful Symphony is a stunning orchestra comprised of 75 exceptionally talented African-American musicians. Founded in 2000 by renowned composer, conductor, and pianist Darin Atwater, Soulful Symphony blends virtually every genre of music-- gospel, jazz, classical and more-- into a completely original musical experience that will move your feet and stir your soul.
Soulful Symphony
2004 | 2005 Inaugural Season
Song in a Strange Land
Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 8:00 PM
Song in a Strange Land is a contemporary exploration of America's folk music, the Spiritual. This inspirational performance draws from blues, jazz and gospel music while extending it to include African Clave, Afro-Cuban dance rhythms, Caribbean Reggae and Bluegrass fiddle music all within a symphonic framework for orchestra and chorus. This is Soulful Symphony's "signature piece."
Evolution of a People
Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 7:30 PM
The 19th Annual State of Maryland tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. features the BSO and Soulful Symphony performing the world premiere of Darin Atwater's latest work, Evolution of a People, a ten-part musical and photographic journey through the history of African-Americans.
Speak to My Heart
Sunday, February 6, 2005 at 3:00 PM
African Proverbs and the poetry of James Weldon Johnson and Langston Hughes are carefully woven into two vibrant tone poems: The Distant Land by Billy Childs and God's Trombones (world premiere) by Darin Atwater.
Journey
Friday, April 1, 2005 at 8:00 PM
Gospel meets the symphony in an unforgettable evening of celebration. From Bach to Rachmaninoff, the classics and originals are given new life through the pen of gospel legend Richard Smallwood with orchestrations by Darin Atwater.
