Gateways Festival Orchestra

The Gateways Festival Orchestra returns to Carnegie Hall following a remarkable 2022 debut that featured pianist Jon Batiste performing an original world premiere. This extraordinary ensemble that comprises musicians from many of the nation’s top orchestras and conservatory faculties showcases the contributions of classical musicians of African descent, including composers and performers both past and present. Led by its highly versatile conductor Anthony Parnther, the orchestra presents a brand-new program in this matinee concert. Hear Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony, and selected songs and spirituals and featuring multi-Grammy Award–winning American mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges.

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• This Thursday, 1st May, 08:00 pm, Emanuel Ax, Piano in New York
• This Friday, 2nd May, 08:00 pm, Nina Stemme and Roland Pöntinen in Manhattan
• This Saturday, 3rd May, 07:00 pm, Carnegie Hall Citywide: Miguel Zenón, Saxophone and Luis Perdomo, Piano in Edgewater

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