Voices of the Past: Dvořák, Perkinson, Ballard & Haydn

THE MARYLAND THEATRE

Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM

Elizabeth Schulze Conductor

Antonín Dvořák | Wind Serenade, op. 44, in D Minor
Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson | Sinfonietta No. 1
Louis W. Ballard | Incident at Wounded Knee
Joseph Haydn | Symphony No. 64 in A Major (“Tempora Mutantur”)

This program reflects the profound connection between history, culture, and the human experience through music. Dvořák’s Wind Serenade opens the concert with lyrical beauty, capturing the timeless harmony between nature and the human spirit. Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson’s Sinfonietta No. 1 follows with bold, expressive themes that blend classical traditions with vibrant cultural influences. Ballard’s Incident at Wounded Knee offers a moving reflection on Native American culture, exploring themes of resistance, justice, and cultural resilience. The concert concludes with Haydn’s Symphony No. 64 in A Major, a jubilant and uplifting work that reminds us of the power of music to inspire hope and unity. Together, these pieces honor the voices and stories that shape our world, bringing their lessons forward into the present.

Concert Sponsors:
Dr. Hugh & Mrs. Marty Talton

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