Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: The Marin Festival – Part 2 (on-demand until 6/30/2021)
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James P. Johnson — Drums – A Symphonic Poem
James P. Johnson — Charleston
Marin Alsop, conductor
James P. Johnson – Harlem Symphony
James P. Johnson – Victory Stride
James P. Johnson – Drums – A Symphonic Poem
James P. Johnson – Charleston
Program subject to change.
Music Director Marin Alsop brings the first season of BSO Sessions to a close with a lively celebration of the music of jazz pianist and composer James P. Johnson. Despite the success of the “Charleston,” considered the unofficial anthem of the 1920s, much of Johnson’s orchestral music was lost. Alsop discovered and restored some of his works, including the Harlem Symphony, which was performed in 1945 at Carnegie Hall. Enjoy as the orchestra brings to life the mesmerizing energy of these selections from Johnson’s catalogue.
The broadcast premieres at 8pm Eastern / 5pm Pacific. BSO Sessions episodes begin with a performance premiere, followed by on-demand access through June 2021.
FREE EPISODE. No purchase necessary. More information to come: https://www.offstage.bsomusic.org/en/episode-30-jun-16