January 18, 2025 at 7:30pm
Keppel Auditorium
Catawba College
Join us for a concert dedicated to the underrepresented yet profoundly beautiful music of Florence Price.
This program opens with the lively and charming Overture to Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss Jr., setting a festive tone for the evening. Next, we delve into the dreamy world of Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, inspired by Stéphane Mallarmé’s sensual and romantic poem.
The first half concludes with Tchaikovsky's iconic Fantasy Overture to Romeo & Juliet, a piece that captures the tragic love story with its lush melodies and dramatic orchestration. The highlight of the evening is Florence Price’s Symphony No. 1 in E minor, a work that blends the rich traditions of Black American music with the classical symphonic form. Price’s music has long been overlooked due to her identity, but her compositions are filled with romanticism and soul. This concert is a tribute to her legacy and a celebration of voices that deserve to be heard.
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Purchase your General Admission tickets today. SSO Flex-Passes available for use at this event. Please contact the Salisbury Symphony to reserve your seats.
Venue information
Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College 2300 West Innes Street Salisbury, NC 28144
Directions to Catawba College:
Exit Interstate 85 at Exit 76 for Innes Street. Head west on E Innes Street for approximately 2.6 miles. Catawba College will be on your right at 2300 West Innes Street.
Parking:
Parking is available around the building. Special cones in front of the portico are typically reserved for the differently abled. Please alert a public safety officer to your need upon arriving to have a cone removed. The main entrance and box office to Keppel Auditorium is located on the North Side of the building. The handicap entrance is located on the West side of the building between Crystal Peeler Lounge and Hedrick Theatre. Please note: Tickets are required for entry and are only sold at the North Side entry point.