National Symphony Orchestra

American Masters:

Eugene Rogers conducts Carlos Simon/Dan Harder, Aaron Copland & Jessie Montgomery

Celebrate the genius of American composers as the NSO performs Aaron Copland’s Suite from Billy the Kid and selections from his Old American Songs, Jessie Montgomery’s Banner, and Here I Stand—a new NSO co-commission by Carlos Simon and librettist Dan Harder. Grammy–winning bass-baritone Morris Robinson and The Washington Chorus join for this special concert.

Program

Eugene Rogers, conductor
Morris Robinson, bass-baritone
The Washington Chorus
Eugene Rogers, Artistic Director

Jessie Montgomery: Banner
Aaron Copland: Selections from Old American Songs:
      “Zion’s Walls,” “Simple Gifts,” “At the River”
Aaron Copland: Suite from Billy the Kid
Carlos Simon/Dan Harder: Here I Stand** (NSO CO-COMMISSION)

Celebrate the genius of American composers as the NSO performs Aaron Copland’s Suite from Billy the Kid and selections from his Old American Songs, Jessie Montgomery’s Banner, and Here I Stand—a new NSO co-commission by Kennedy Center Composer-in-Residence Carlos Simon and librettist Dan Harder. Grammy®–winning bass-baritone Morris Robinson and The Washington Chorus join for this special concert.