Performers
The Orchestra Now
Leon Botstein, Conductor
William Sharp, Baritone
Donald Berman, Piano
J. Peter Burkholder, Host

The Orchestra Now celebrates the sesquicentennial of American composer Charles Ives. The program explores the way the composer created unique works from familiar tunes. Before each piece, baritone William Sharp and the orchestra will highlight these classic songs, including “Jesus Loves Me,” “Bringing in the Sheaves,” “Camptown Races,” and “Happy Day.” The concert is preceded by a 6 PM talk with Botstein, Sharp, Burkholder, Berman, and cultural historian Joseph Horowitz, free for all ticket holders.

Program
“The Fourth of July” from A Symphony: New England Holidays
Central Park in the Dark
Orchestral Set No. 2
Symphony No. 2