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Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra Presents: Music of Revolution

Jordan Hall

Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra Presents: Music of Revolution
$10 and up
In-Person Event
Open to the Public
Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra Presents: Music of Revolution
Conducted by Julius P. Williams, featuring music inspired by revolution, including Dmitri Shostakovich’s complete Symphony No. 11 (a musical reflection on the Russian Revolution of 1905), Morton Gould’s Yankee Doodle, Vitezslava Kapralova’s Military Sinfonietta, Adolphus Hailstork’s Epitaph for a Man Who Dreamed, and George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue performed by Berklee student pianist Shogo Mizumura.

This concert not only commemorates a pivotal moment in American history, the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride, but also highlights the universal themes of struggle, hope, and transformation that resonate across cultures and eras. The Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra invites you to experience this unique blend of historical reflection and musical innovation, as we celebrate the enduring power of music to inspire change and connect us to our shared human experience.

Please reach out to the Berklee Contemporary Symphony with any questions regarding programming or ticketing details at performancedivision@berklee.edu.

Artist(s)

The BCSO is the premiere symphony at Berklee College of Music, offering students, faculty, and guest artists the opportunity to come together and perform some of the most influential music ever written. Focused on the regular and intentional inclusion of composers who represent the broad spectrum of our humanity, the BCSO performs both traditional and contemporary genres side-by-side, because all orchestral music was once contemporary. The ensemble is dedicated to creating the musical change we seek to see in professional orchestral music, with a commitment to including compositions by women and people of color on every concert. The BCSO is led by Artistic Director Julius P. Williams and Managing Director Jamie Davis-Ponce. For more information about the orchestra visit berklee.edu/bcso.