Boston Landmarks Orchestra Celebrates Juneteenth in Dorchester Concert

Boston Landmarks Orchestra celebrates Juneteenth with a free performance at the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center on Saturday, June 17 at 4pm.

Marking the ensemble's first performance at the Kroc Center, this Juneteenth performance honors Black composers and their musical contributions. Making its world premiere, composer Nkeiru Okoye has been commissioned by the orchestra to composer "Phillis Wheatley: A Musical Journey," about Phillis Wheatley, the first African-American author of a published book of poetry.

Joined by Mariana Green-Hill, violin, Sirgourney Cook, soprano, and Ade Solanke, narrator, the concert is conducted by Music Director Christopher Wilkins.

LANDMARKS ORCHESTRA COMMUNITY CONCERT–JUNETEENTH
Saturday, June 17, 2023, 4 PM EST | The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Boston
FREE
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The opening concert on June 17 celebrates Juneteenth and marks Landmarks’ debut performance at the Kroc Center in the Roxbury-Dorchester neighborhood. Soloists include Mariana Green-Hill, violin, Sirgourney Cook, soprano, and Ade Solanke, narrator.

Scott Joplin Treemonisha Overture, orchestrated by David Kempers

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges Violin Concerto in G, Op. 2 No. 1: Allegro

William Grant Still Mother and Child

William Grant Still Spirituals: A Medley

Get On Board

Jacob’s Ladder—Little David, Play on Your Harp

Were You There

Deep River

Nkeiru Okoye Phillis Wheatley: A Musical Journey (world premiere)

Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson Sinfonietta No. 1: Allegro furioso

Scott Joplin Treemonisha Finale: A Real Slow Drag