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Martin Luther King, Jr., 80th Birthday Celebration

Performance Dates

Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.

Marin Alsop, conductor

Kweisi Mfumé, narrator

Soulful Symphony

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

John Rosamond and James Weldon Johnson - Lift Every Voice and Sing
Joseph Schwantner - New Morning for the World
Darin Atwater - Evolution of a People
Michael Abels - Global Warming
Richard Smallwood - Total Praise
Monologue by “Stories from the Stoop” First Prize Winner -

A community celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Marin Alsop leads the BSO and Soulful Symphony in Joseph Schwantner's stirring New Morning for the World, showcasing texts by Dr. King set to music. This special performance includes marching bands, choral groups and more.

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra funding provided in part by Maryland State Arts Council.

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is internationally recognized as having achieved a preeminent place among the world's most important orchestras. Acclaimed for its uncompromising pursuit of artistic excellence, the Baltimore Symphony has attracted a devoted national and international following while maintaining deep bonds throughout the Maryland community.