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American Portrait: A Concert of Unity

  • Reynolds Performance Hall 223 Beatrice Powell Street Conway United States (map)
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“To stop the flow of music would be like the stopping of time itself; incredible and inconceivable." – Aaron Copland

Join us as we pay homage to the great American composers who found a voice for our country amongst the very European dominated genre. “American Portrait: A Concert of Unity”, is an educational performance that looks into what makes American Music, American.

We’ll start early with a talk by Jane Dahlenburg, a music professor at UCA, upstairs at Reynolds at 6:45, then come down for the music. And then, you can stay late for a snack after the performance, around 8:45p.m.

For this concert only, we’re collecting non-perishable food. Everyone who donates will get a ticket for each item brought, and the tickets will be drawn for a winner to two free tickets to the April concert!

REPERTOIRE

Fanfare for the Common Man Aaron Copland

“Porgy” Rhapsody for Violin and Orchestra Albert Markov
Violin Concerto, Op. 14Samuel Barber
II. Andante
Min Yen Chien, violin

An American in Paris – George Gershwin

Lincoln Portrait – Aaron Copland
Robert Holden, narrator


CONCERT SPONSOR


Directions to Reynolds Performance Hall can be found here.

Parking is available in any campus lot. Handicapped parking is available directly West and South of the Performance Hall. Spaces are limited, so if you have mobility issues and need additional assistance, please call (501) 269-1066.

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