American Sound Takes Flight – From Aaron Copland to Paul Simon – a musical pursuit of happiness. Presented in partnership with The Wallis and Classical California. Through composer Aaron Copland’s deviation from European classical music and his ability to fold in new genres, Copland uncovered a new American sound, one that celebrated the people. This movement gave birth to trailblazing artists – everyone from Leonard Bernstein to Paul Simon, to Rhiannon Giddens, and beyond! From “Simple Gifts,” to “American Tune,” connect with the history behind the creation of our diverse and democratic American Sound. Featuring Liv Redpath, Brandon Victor Dixon, and the MUSE/IQUE Orchestra, led by Artistic & Music Director Rachael Worby.
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Liv Redpath is a leading soprano quickly establishing herself in diverse operatic and symphonic repertoire around the world. Favorite roles include Sophie (Der Rosenkavalier), the title role in Lucia di Lammermoor, Susanna (Le nozze di Figaro), Oscar (Un ballo in maschera), and Agnès (Written on Skin), with projects at The Metropolitan Opera, Berliner Philharmoniker, Bayerische Staatsoper, Santa Fe Opera, LA Opera, LA Phil, LA Master Chorale, Covent Garden, and Cleveland Orchestra amongst [email protected]
Brandon Victor Dixon is a Grammy Award winner who has also been nominated for an Emmy, and 3 Tony Awards. A Presidential Scholar Semi-finalist, Brandon studied at the British Academy of Dramatic Acting in Oxford and is a graduate of Columbia University. Broadway: Hamilton, Shuffle Along (Tony nom.), The Color Purple (Tony nom.), Motown The Musical (Grammy nom.), The Scottsboro Boys (Olivier, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, and Audelco noms.), Hell’s Kitchen (Grammy Award & Tony nom.). @brandonvdixon
Sponsors: – The Wallis – Presented in Partnership with The Wallis – Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, located in the heart of Beverly Hills, CA, is a dynamic cultural hub and community resource where local, national, and international artists share their artistry with ever-expanding audiences. Since its doors opened in October 2013, The Wallis has been committed to robust and distinctive presentations and education programs curated with both creativity and social impact in mind.
Proudly Sponsored by Classical California – Classical California is now easier than ever to enjoy, with a new unified website and a brand-new app that brings together the former KUSC and KDFC services into one statewide home for classical music. Listeners can explore what’s playing, discover hand-picked programs from friendly hosts. (no algorithms, just humans)
What’s so great about these MUSE/IQUE programs is that the songs that are part of your life are made to feel brand new at their shows. The show takes us from Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein to Dolly Parton, Prince, and Simon & Garfunkel. Their rendition of “Purple Rain” was especially moving, this orchestra gave me an entirely new appreciation for it. Brandon Victor Dixon’s rich, soulful voice and Liv Redpath’s breathtaking soprano – were just so amazing, a real joy to my ears!
Conductor Rachael Warby, who founded MUSE/IQUE in 2011 and serves as Artistic and Music Director. She is so filled with energy, and her enchanting stories about music history and how each piece fits into the overall theme make every performance feels like a masterclass. I always am super entertained, inspired, and a little smarter, every time I leave a performance. I also get emotional from many of the songs, they just pull at my heart strings. It is just a great way to hear and experience live music at its finest! Everyone needs to come and be part of these glorious productions; it’s music for the young and the young at heart.
Truly a magical night of music – where every note told a story.
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Some photo credit by: Haoyuan Ren
