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DAMIEN GETER'S AN AFRICAN AMERICAN REQUIEM

Portland composer Damien Geter’s bold, thought-provoking work receives its east-coast premiere on Monday, May 23, 2022 at the Kennedy Center. 


The program will open with Nolan Williams, Jr.'s Spirituals Suite for Choir and Orchestra.

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concert archives

2019

"Ethereality: Celestial Dreams & the Great Beyond"

The Philadelphia Orchestra & Philadelphia Youth Orchestra

"Ethereality: Celestial Dreams & the Great Beyond"

feat. the NEWorks Philharmonic Orchestra, Morgan State University Choir, NEWorks Voices of America and soloists | Hosted by Denyce Graves-Montgomery | The Great Hall of the Historic Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, Washington, D.C. | October 12, 2019 | Co-presented with the National Museum of African American History & Culture

"Blues in Orbit"

The Philadelphia Orchestra & Philadelphia Youth Orchestra

"Ethereality: Celestial Dreams & the Great Beyond"

feat. the United States Army Blues, emerging F.A.M.E. artists, and the world premiere of Allyn Johnson's "One Giant Leap" | Hosted by NBC-4 News anchor Pat Lawson Muse | Harmony Hall Arts Center, April 9, 2019 and The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, April 14, 2019 | Co-presented with M-NCPPC Department of Parks & Recreation/Arts & Cultural Heritage Division 

The Philadelphia Orchestra & Philadelphia Youth Orchestra

The Philadelphia Orchestra & Philadelphia Youth Orchestra

The Philadelphia Orchestra & Philadelphia Youth Orchestra

feat. The Philadelphia Orchestra and Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, Mann Center | June 24, 2019 |  Co-presented with the Mann Center for the Performing Arts | Philadelphia Inquirer review 

2018

Philadelphia Community Mass

Philadelphia Community Mass

Philadelphia Community Mass

feat. the Philadelphia Community Mass Choir, The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage | November 25, 2018 |  Co-presented with The Kennedy Center 

"A Monumental Celebration"

Philadelphia Community Mass

Philadelphia Community Mass

feat. the NEWorks Voices of America, Lincoln Memorial, The National Mall | August 27, 2018 | Presented with The White House Historical Association

Philadelphia Community Mass

Philadelphia Community Mass

"Bernstein: Broadway & Beyond"

feat. the Philadelphia Community Mass Choir, Monumental Baptist Church | August 11, 2018 | Co-presented with the Mann Center for the Performing Arts

"Bernstein: Broadway & Beyond"

"Bernstein: Broadway & Beyond"

"Bernstein: Broadway & Beyond"

feat. The Philadelphia Orchestra and the world premiere of Darin Atwater's "South Side Symphonic Dances", Mann Center | July 18, 2018 | Co-presented with the Mann Center for the Performing Arts 

"Bernstein Tribute"

"Bernstein: Broadway & Beyond"

"Stirring the Waters"

A concert of music and movement honoring the Bernstein centenary, The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage | April 25, 2018

"Stirring the Waters"

"Bernstein: Broadway & Beyond"

"Stirring the Waters"

A concert commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., The French Embassy, Washington, D.C. | April 3, 2018

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Four African-American composers go to church with Bernstein's 'Mass'

2017

Back-to School Youth Rally

Back-to School Youth Rally

Back-to School Youth Rally

feat. Step Afrika!, WPA Children of the Gospel, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, and Split This Rock poets, The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage | August 21, 2017

Flash Mob @ NMAAHC

Back-to School Youth Rally

Back-to School Youth Rally

feat. NEWorks Voices of Inspiration, in celebration of the first anniversary of the National Museum of African American History & Culture | September 24, 2017

"A Space Odyssey"

Back-to School Youth Rally

"A Space Odyssey"

feat. The Philadelphia Orchestra and the world premiere of Nolan Williams, Jr.'s "Hold Fast To Dreams", Mann Center | Co-presented with the Mann Center for the Performing Arts 

2016

A Community Concert of Hope

A Community Concert of Hope

A Community Concert of Hope

feat. the NEWorks Voices of Inspiration, Rivers of Life Church of Brandon, FL | December 31, 2016

"Firebird: Reimagined"

A Community Concert of Hope

A Community Concert of Hope

feat. The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Mann Center | Co-presented with the Mann Center for the Performing Arts  

2015

Eleventh Annual High School Gospel Music Invitational Concert

Eleventh Annual High School Gospel Music Invitational Concert

Eleventh Annual High School Gospel Music Invitational Concert

feat. the Ithca College Symphony Orchestra | September 26, 2015 | Co-presented with Ithaca College | Download concert program here

"Cry, the Beloved Country"

Eleventh Annual High School Gospel Music Invitational Concert

Eleventh Annual High School Gospel Music Invitational Concert

Presented in support of the Washington National Opera's Lost in the Stars, featuring VUSA-Voices from Southern Africa, The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage | Saturday, February 13, 2016 | Co-presented with Washington National Opera

Community-wide Spirituals Sing

Eleventh Annual High School Gospel Music Invitational Concert

Community-wide Spirituals Sing

The Kennedy Center Grand Foyer | Sunday, November 15, 2015

"Family Ties"

Nancy Hanks Lecture Series

Community-wide Spirituals Sing

A Target family night holiday concert featuring four diverse musical families ('local von Trapps') performing music ranging from classical and jazz to Hispanic, inspirational and yuletide songs. Featuring the Chong, Ottley, Leyva and Davies families. The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage | Wednesday, December 9, 2015

"Bridges"

Nancy Hanks Lecture Series

Nancy Hanks Lecture Series

feat. the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra and various D.C.-based school performance ensembles | Alice Deal Middle School | March 23, 2015 | Co-presented with the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities

Nancy Hanks Lecture Series

Nancy Hanks Lecture Series

Nancy Hanks Lecture Series

An Americans for the Arts concert event feat. the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra and NEWorks Voices of America, The Kennedy Center Concert Hall | March 23, 2015 | Presented with Americans for the Arts

2014

"Gospel Meets Symphony"

"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"

"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"

feat. The Philadelphia Orchestra and Marvin Sapp, Mann Center | July 20, 2014 | Co-presented with the Mann Center for the Performing Arts

"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"

"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"

"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"

A global concert of peace on The National Mall | August 10, 2013 | Co-presented with the Mayor's Office, D.C. Commission on the Arts, and Desho Productions

"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"

"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"

"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"

feat. the NEWorks Voices of Inspiration and Soundarie David Rodrigo, the Residence of the Ambassador of India to the U.S. | August 9, 2013 |  Co-presented with Ambassador Nirupama Rao, D.C. Commission on the Arts and Desho Productions 

NEWSacred Song Anthology

"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"

"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"


Featuring the NEWorks Voices of Inspiration. Presented as part of The Kennedy Center's festival, "Voices of Our Nation: Celebrating the Choral Tradition."  The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage | June 2014 

2012

"Christmas Gift"

"A Mighty Stream"

"A Mighty Stream"

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center | December 14-15, 2012 | Click here for more info

"A Mighty Stream"

"A Mighty Stream"

"A Mighty Stream"

feat. the National Symphony Orchestra and NEWorks Voices of Inspiration, THEARC | January 2012 | Co-presented with the National Symphony Orchestra

2011

"Partnering for Life"

"Sanctuary: A Sacred Sound Experience"

"Sanctuary: A Sacred Sound Experience"

A concert raising awareness about health disparities feat. various artists, hosted by Malik Yoba | The Historic Lincoln Theatre | Co-presented with the American Cancer Society 

"Sanctuary: A Sacred Sound Experience"

"Sanctuary: A Sacred Sound Experience"

"Sanctuary: A Sacred Sound Experience"

feat. the National Symphony Orchestra and NEWorks Voices of Inspiration, THEARC | January 2011 | Co-presented with the National Symphony Orchestra

2010

"Sacred Sounds"

Community-wide Hymn Sing

Community-wide Hymn Sing

feat. the National Symphony Orchestra and various artists, The Kennedy Center Concert Hall | April 2010

Community-wide Hymn Sing

Community-wide Hymn Sing

Community-wide Hymn Sing

The Kennedy Center | April 2010


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