Join Classical California's Maggie Clennon Reberg for Glitter and Be Golden—a celebration of LGBTQ+ voices in classical music. Discover how composers infused their music with the beauty, tension, and joy of living authentically.
Pride Parade in 2018, Pride spelled out in Balloon Letters
Photo by Toni Reed on Unsplash
Throughout history, many composers and performers have drawn upon their personal journeys to create music that continues to enrich our lives. This program highlights artists like Michael Abels, Sara Davis Buechner, Julius Eastman, Caroline Shaw, and more.
Act 1
Francis Poulenc: Concert champêtre: Andante – Aimee Van de Wiele, harpsichord – Paris Conservatory Orchestra, Pierre Dervaux
Caroline Shaw: To the Hands: Her Beacon-Hand Beckons – The Crossing, chorus, International Contemporary Ensemble, Donald Nally
Ethel Smyth: Serenade in D: Scherzo – BBC Philharmonic, Odaline de la Martinez
Peter Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy-Overture – San Francisco Symphony, Michael Tilson Thomas
Aaron Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man – New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein
Act 2
Samuel Barber: Vanessa: Intermezzo – Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Dmitri Mitropoulos
Dana Suesse: The Cocktail Suite: Bacardi – Sara Davis Buechner, piano
Omar Thomas: Mother of a Revolution – University of Kansas Wind Ensemble
Jennifer Higdon: Amazing Grace – Serafin Quartet
Jennifer Higdon: Deep In The Night – New York Concert Singers, Judith Clurman
Jean-Baptiste Lully: Village Wedding – London Oboe Band, Paul Goodwin
Camille Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22: II – Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano, L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Julius Eastman: Femenine: No. 5, All Changing – Wild Up, Christopher Rountree
Craig Hella Johnson: All of Us – Conspirare, Craig Hella Johnson
Leonard Bernstein: Candide: Make Our Garden Grow – June Anderson, soprano; Della Jones, contralto; Christa Ludwig, contralto; et al – London Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein
