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Hold Fast to Dreams:

The Poetry of Langston Hughes

World Premiere Performances May 29 & 30

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Orchestra with a woman in traditional attire
Orchestra performing on stage with conductor leading musicians; sunset image projected in background.
Musicians performing on stage, including a double bassist and three vocalists, with an orchestra in the background, set against a dark backdrop with a projected image.
Musicians on stage performing a string ensemble with violins, in front of a colorful backdrop.
A musician playing the piano and another playing the flute in a room with large windows showing a waterfront scene at dusk.
Musicians taking a bow on stage after a performance. A woman holds a violin, another holds a cello, and a pianist is visible near a grand piano. The audience is applauding in front of them.
Musicians performing on stage with a saxophonist playing and a keyboardist focusing on his instrument. Dim, colorful lighting creates a moody atmosphere.

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Live band performing on stage with colorful lights, featuring a saxophonist, guitarist, keyboard player, drummer, and singer.

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in classical and contemporary chamber and symphonic music, Latin jazz and Native American motifs”

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