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Jun 06, 2021
Carlos Simon’s Portrait of the Queen traces the evolution of Black people in America through the lens of one figurative Black woman who represents strength, courage, and selflessness. Dramatic spoken word, written by Courtney D. Ware.
Piotr Gajewski, conductor
Julius Wirth, viola
Aundi Marie Moore, narrator
Ralph Vaughan-Williams, Flos Campi
Carlos Simon, Portrait of a Queen
Principal violist Julius Wirth is the featured soloist in Flos Campi, which also includes a wordless accompaniment from the National Philharmonic Chorale.
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