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We explore the introduction of African American spirituals into classical music. The Syracuse Orchestra performs one of Coleridge-Taylor’s best-loved works, Petit Suite de Concert. The Syracuse University Oratorio Society joins for Nathaniel Dett’s The Ordering of Moses, depicting the biblical deliverance journey of the Israelites from Egypt.
PROGRAM
COLERIDGE-TAYLOR: Petite Suite de Concert
DETT: The Ordering of Moses, op. 58
FEATURED ARTISTS
Founded in 1975, the Syracuse University Oratorio Society is a large chorus comprised of Syracuse University students and community members that regularly performs choral-orchestral masterworks with the Syracuse Orchestra. The Oratorio Society has been directed by John Warren, professor of music and director of choral activities, since 2011.
Founded in 1975, the Syracuse University Oratorio Society is a large chorus comprised of Syracuse University students and community members that regularly performs choral-orchestral masterworks with the Syracuse Orchestra. The Oratorio Society has been directed by John Warren, professor of music and director of choral activities, since 2011.
