Celebrating our great country

Carmel Symphony presents “America the Beautiful”

Celebrate some of the most notable classical works inspired by the American spirit.

There is nothing like the exhilaration of hearing a full orchestra in a hall designed specifically for acoustic excellence, especially when some of our nation’s best-loved classics are on the program. Hear Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait,” Margaret Bonds’ “Montgomery Variations,” and Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World.”

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will present America the Beautiful at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 in The Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.

Enjoy the pre-concert cultural celebration at 6:10 p.m. in the main concert hall of the Palladium for performances by the Chinese Mooncake Festival dancers and choir and the Natyalaya School of Arts dancers, as well as a pre-concert discussion with conductor Damien Geter and CSO Executive Director Anne Marie Chastain

Welcome the Carmel VFW Post 10003 for the Color Guard presentation at the top of the 7:30 main performance, accompanied by the Indianapolis Children’s Choir singing our national anthem.

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Aaron Copland

“Lincoln Portrait” – Narrated by Angela Brown

Copland was an iconic American composer known for blending classical music with distinctly American themes. This 1942 composition, “Lincoln Portrait,” blends orchestral music with spoken word. It celebrates the resilience and moral leadership of President Abraham Lincoln in his work to unite the country. Copland’s music swells dramatically around the spoken words, enhancing their emotional impact.

Celebrated opera singer Angela Brown will narrate the piece bringing her powerful voice to Lincoln’s words, adding a stirring emotional dimension to the performance.

Margaret Bonds

“Montgomery Variations”

She is best remembered today for her popular arrangements of African American spirituals and frequent collaboration with Langston Hughes.

“Montgomery Variations” was written in 1964. Bonds was inspired by the Civil Rights Movement and the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott. The work is structured in seven movements, each reflecting different aspects of the struggle for racial equality.

I. The Decision
II. Prayer Meeting
III. March
IV. Dawn in Dixie
V. One Sunday in the South
VI. Lament
VII. Benediction

Antonin Dvorak

Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”

Composed in 1893 during Dvorak’s time in the United States, Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” is infused with both European classical traditions and influences from American folk music, including African American spirituals and Native American melodies. The “From the New World” Symphony is a vibrant celebration of America’s diverse cultural landscape, evoking a sense of longing and discovery.

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Season subscription & single ticket information

Package and discount pricing are available starting with season subscription packages of 8, 6, and 4 shows. Packages of 8 or more receive 35 percent off single ticket prices, packages of 6 and 7 receive 30 percent off single ticket prices, and packages of 4 and 5 receive 25 percent off single ticket prices. Single tickets are also on sale now.

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How to buy tickets

For more information, visit CarmelSymphony.org. To purchase tickets, go to the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts page for the CSO or visit the Fifth Third Bank Box Office at 1 Carter Green, Carmel, or call (317) 843-3800.

With gratitude . . .

CSO extends its gratitude to our valued partners, generous donors, and sponsors for their support in bringing the concert seasons and programs to fruition. Your commitment is instrumental in ensuring the success and vitality of the organization. Thank you for your continued collaboration and belief in CSO’s mission.