Dvořák Symphony No. 7

Jerri Lynne Johnson, conductor

Saturday, February 10, 2024 · 7:30 pm
Strathmore

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National Philharmonic joins forces with dynamic guest conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson for Valerie Coleman’s Phenomenal Women and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7. Phenomenal Women draws inspiration from Maya Angelou’s poem and book of the same name, and celebrates five phenomenal women—Angelou, mathematician Katherine Johnson, tennis great Serena Williams, Olympic boxer Claressa Shields, and former first lady Michelle Obama—telling each of their stories through jazz, classical, and traditional music styles. Coleman, a Grammy-nominated flutist and founder of Imani Winds, will play with a wind quintet assembled for the performance. 

Hailed as one of Dvořák’s most significant works, Symphony No. 7 is a musical journey of epic proportions. From the majestic first movement to the triumphant climax of the finale, Dvořák weaves rich harmonies, playful rhythms, and elements of Czech folk music throughout. Brought to life under the baton of Jeri Lynne Johnson, conductor of the Pulitzer Prize-winning “Stride” as part of the 2022 Kennedy Center Honors and founder of the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, this program is not to be missed. 

Program

Valerie Coleman, Phenomenal Women: Concerto for Wind Quintet Soli and Chamber Orchestra

  1. Maya
  2. Katherine
  3. Caravana
  4. Serena
  5. Michelle
  6. Claressa

INTERMISSION

Antonín Dvořák, Symphony No. 7, op. 70, B. 141 D minor 

  1. Allegro maestoso
  2. Poco adagio
  3. Scherzo: Vivace
  4. Finale: Allegro

Guest Artists

Jeri Lynne Johnson
Conductor
Valerie Coleman
Flute

 

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