“Sweet land, we sing to thee….”
Mirrored reflections on the mystic chords of memory
As we look back on the 250 years since the founding of our nation, we hold a mirror of hopes cast and yet to be realized, all generated by a spirit of intensity, invention, and re-invention.
To mark our nation’s semiquincentennial, faculty pianist and Dean Emeritus Wayman Chin presents a program of pieces that reflect the American psyche, including works by Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber and Leonard Bernstein; Beethoven’s Seven Variations on “God Save the King,” (to whose melody Samuel Francis Smith penned new lyrics we know as “My Country, ’tis of thee”) and contemporary composers Jeremy Van Buskirk and Nico Muhly, whose “Refine” for solo piano is a short variation on “America the Beautiful.”
Main Stage Series
Main Stage events are where the magic happens. Experience performances that inspire, challenge, and resonate long after the final note. You’ll hear bold artistic ideas and exceptional musicianship, often featuring Longy’s distinguished faculty-artists and innovative artistic partners. Each event offers a rare opportunity to be part of artistry that is both inspirational in the moment and lasting in its impact.
