Conductor's Note
Welcome to tonight's concert, and thank you for supporting live music and the Rome Symphony Orchestra as we bring our 104th season to a close.
We are thrilled to present this evening's program — a collection of beautiful and meaningful works inspired by one of humanity's oldest sources of wonder and inspiration: the moon. Across cultures, generations, and artistic traditions, the moon has captivated the imagination, and tonight's music reflects that enduring fascination.
While every work on tonight's program has something special to offer, I am particularly excited that we are featuring two compositions by Native American composers, Louis W. Ballard and Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate. It is important that we elevate the voices of historically underrepresented composers in meaningful and substantive ways, and these remarkable works do exactly that. Together, they demonstrate both the breadth and the diversity of musical expression found in contemporary Native American composition, while also being beautiful and exciting works of art!
I had a wonderful time helping prepare this concert alongside our exceptional musicians and our outstanding narrator, Nancy Loriot.
Although I am not able to be with you this evening, I am honored to be representing both our country and the Rome Symphony Orchestra in Brazil, where I am conducting an opera production and a concert celebrating America's 250th anniversary in partnership with the United States Embassy.
Thank you for joining us tonight and for your continued support of the Rome Symphony Orchestra.
Enjoy the performance, and when you leave this evening, I hope you will take a moment to look up at the moon and find a little inspiration of your own.
Musically,
Jeffrey Sean Dokken
Music Director & Conductor
Rome Symphony Orchestra
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