In the beginning, there was the Rodgers organ. Acquired for the new church, pastor Monsignor Luca and parishioner Jay Dausch sought ways to showcase both the instrument and the church’s remarkable acoustics beyond liturgical services. They also hoped to share these gifts with a wider audience. The solution? Present a concert!
Read MoreThe Concert Series has enjoyed a long-standing connection with the music of Aaron Copland, beginning with our 2007 spring concert, when the Concert Artists of Baltimore performed selections from “Old American Songs” and “Appalachian Spring. “ Since then, Copland’s music has been a familiar presence in our programs—from “Simple Gifts” to “The Promise of Living.”
We continue that tradition at our 20th anniversary celebration on May 17 with “Fanfare for the Common Man” and a return performance of “The Promise of Living.” With a program built around a patriotic theme in honor of America’s 250th birthday, Copland’s music feels especially fitting.
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