Justin Austin: American Perspectives

Overview

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As part of WQXR’s Artist Propulsion Lab concert series, baritone Justin Austin and friends will gather for an evening of discussion and song, exploring both what it means to be an American, and perform music from and across the many different cultures of the United States.

Music performed by baritone Justin Austin, soprano Simone Paulwell, and pianist Tamara Kim, with panel discussion by composer Ricky Ian Gordon, composer Bora Yoon, Ray Evans Harrell, and tenor George Shirley.

Helga Davis hosts.

PROGRAM

John Stafford Smith
The Star Spangled Banner

Aaron Copland
Simple Gifts

Moses Hogan
Give Me Jesus

Ricky Ian Gordon
Luck

Samuel Barber
Sure on this Shining Night

Jang Il-nam
Waiting Heart