SATURDAY OCTOBER 5, 2024 | 7:00PM
ZILKHA HALL, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
ZILKHA HALL, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
The relationship between democracy and liberty is complex and ever-evolving. Our season opener explores this nation’s noble quest to ‘secure the blessings of liberty’ for its citizenry - and where we have fallen tragically short. Legendary actor and activist George Takei joins Apollo to tell the story of his family’s forced internment during World War II, as Japanese Americans had their most basic freedoms stripped away in one of democracy’s darkest chapters.
The program also features the world premiere of a newly adapted commissioned work by John Corigliano, one of America’s most celebrated living composers. His One Sweet Morning reflects a post-9/11 aspiration for peace, while Afghan composer Homayoun Sakhi offers a global perspective on the promise and peril of self-government and the eternal quest for liberty.
Finally, Adolphus Hailstork's spiritual-inspired Deep River meditates on the injustice of the Black American experience and the hope for redemption in this world and the next.
The program also features the world premiere of a newly adapted commissioned work by John Corigliano, one of America’s most celebrated living composers. His One Sweet Morning reflects a post-9/11 aspiration for peace, while Afghan composer Homayoun Sakhi offers a global perspective on the promise and peril of self-government and the eternal quest for liberty.
Finally, Adolphus Hailstork's spiritual-inspired Deep River meditates on the injustice of the Black American experience and the hope for redemption in this world and the next.
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Program partner: Japan-America Society of Houston
One Sweet Morning underwritten by Michael Managan in celebration of the life of Carolyn Smith Managan. The Book of Names major support by Michael Managan, Rhonda Sweeney & Thomas & Terese Kosten. |
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PROGRAM
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WORLD PREMIERE
John Corigliano: One Sweet Morning Commission for string quintet and voice Adolphus Hailstork: Deep River: Rhapsody for String Quartet (2021) WORLD PREMIERE Homayoun Sakhi Newly commissioned work inspired by themes of liberty and justice WORLD PREMIERE Marty Regan: The Book of Names with narration by George Takei Vertical Divider
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GUESTS:
George Takei Actor, Author & Activist John Corigliano Composer John Holiday Countertenor Marty Regan Composer |
VENUE INFO
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Hobby Center for the Performing Arts Houston
Zilkha Hall 800 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002 PARKING: Hobby Center Parking and Directions |
