Premiered by trombonist Kenneth Thompkins and the DSO in 2023, Carlos Simon's moving concerto commemorates the Underground Railroad and, in Simon's words, "the stories, accounts, and experiences told by many enslaved people and abolitionists." Thomas Wilkins also conducts William Grant Still's vibrant and uplifting Fourth Symphony, which celebrates a wide variety of American musical cultures.
Classical IPR will broadcast the concert live on Friday, March 6, starting at 10:40 a.m. Listen on air, through the IPR mobile app, or on your smart speaker or smart TV.
The live Detroit Symphony Orchestra broadcasts are a service of WRCJ and Detroit Public TV, in collaboration with WKAR, WCMU, WMUK and Interlochen Public Radio.
The broadcasts are hosted on-site by WRCJ's Dave Wagner and Peter Whorf. Questions or comments about the program or broadcast? Please contact WRCJ.
