William Grant Still Symphony 2

About The Performance
William Grant Still, often hailed as the “Dean of African American Composers,” brought masterful rhythms and melodies of African American culture into the concert hall. His Symphony No. 2, a profound testament to resilience and cultural pride, resonates powerfully today, offering a message of hope and strength that feels more relevant than ever.
Program
Debussy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3
Still Symphony No. 2
Artists
Kellen Gray conductor
Tony Siqi Yun piano

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Concert Sponsors
Bee Vradenburg Foundation
Bloom Foundation
Richard and Sandra Hilt
Marty Kelley
Phil and Meg Kendall
Concert Co-Sponsor
Susan and John Potterat
Guest Artist Sponsors
Chris and Kathleen Lennon
Patricia Michels
Fran Pilch
Kathleen and Russell Rowland
Guest Conductor Sponsors
Kristen Christy and Sean Lange
Dr. Susan Rae Jensen and Tom Adams Trainer
Marcia Lee
Marion and John Meyer
Jim and Carol Montgomery
Michael and Patricia Olsen

Artists
Michelle Di Russo conductor
Arrari vocals
ArtistiCO Dance Company
Mariachi Sol de mi Tierra

Join us for Colorado Springs Philharmonic Pre-Concert talks. Go behind the curtain and inside the score with these 30-minute pre-concert conversations.
Concert Sponsor
Harold C. Ingersoll Fund of Pikes Peak Community Foundation
Concert Co-Sponsor
The H.A. & Mary K. Chapman Foundation
Guest Artist Sponsors
John and Joan Huntley
Kathy and Dick McCaskill