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Date
Saturday, October 5, 2024 7:00PM
Description
Presented by Apollo Chamber Players
Saturday, October 5 | 7:00pm
Zilkha Hall, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
“Our democracy is a precious ideal that requires all of us, as Americans, to actively engage with it to keep it strong and true and shining.” -George Takei
The relationship between democracy and liberty is complex and ever-evolving. 'Apollo Chamber Players' season opener explores this nation’s noble quest to ‘secure the blessings of liberty’ for its citizenry - and where we have fallen tragically short. Legendary actor and activist George Takei joins Apollo to tell the story of his family’s forced internment during World War II, as Japanese Americans' had their most basic freedoms stripped away in one of democracy's darkest chapters.
The program also features the world premiere of a newly adapted commissioned work by John Corigliano, one of America’s most celebrated living composers. His One Sweet Morning reflects a post-9/11 aspiration for peace, while Afghan composer Homayoun Sakhi offers a global perspective on the promises and perils of self-government and the eternal quest for liberty.
Finally, Adolphus Hailstork's spiritual-inspired Deep River meditates on the injustice of the Black American experience and the hope for redemption in this world and the next.
VIP tickets include premium seating and post-concert private reception and book signing with George Takei, in the Founders Club on the second floor.
Program
JJohn Corigliano: One Sweet Morning, WORLD PREMIERE, Commission for string quintet and voice
Adolphus Hailstork: Deep River: Rhapsody for String Quartet (2021)
Homayoun Sakhi: WORLD PREMIERE, String Quartet No. 1: Tolo (Sunrise) (2024)
Marty Regan: WORLD PREMIERE, The Book of Names with narration by George Takei
Program Partner: Japan-America Society of Houston. One Sweet Morning underwritten by Michael Managan in celebration of the life of Carolyn Smith Managan. The Book of Names major support by Michael Managan, Rhonda Sweeney and Thomas & Terese Kosten.
Apollo Chamber Players
Matthew J. Detrick, Founder, Artistic & Executive Director, violin
Anabel Ramirez-Detrick, violin
Aria Cheregosha, viola
Matthew Dudzik, cello
Guests
George Takei, actor, author & activist
John Corigliano, composer
John Holiday, countertenor
Marty Regan, composer
Ella Sharpe, double bass
Sixto Wagan, panel moderator
For a group rate of 10 or more tickets please call 713-315-2525 option.4
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