The Cleveland Orchestra presents its 45th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Concert on January 19, 2025, at Severance Music Center. Conducted by Daniel Reith, the concert features soprano Laquita Mitchell and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Chorus, directed by Dr. William Henry Caldwell. The program highlights the life and activism of Coretta Scott King through various music selections that underscore her contributions to the Civil Rights movement. Aseelah Shareef serves as the host for the evening.
Cast and Creative team for Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Concert at The Cleveland Orchestra
Cast
Laquita Mitchell
soprano
Aseelah Shareef
host
Dr. William Henry Caldwell
conductor
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Chorus
Ensemble
Creative Team
Dr. David Thomas
Community Service Award Recipient
Daniel Reith
Associate Conductor
Richard K. Levitz
Community Service Award Recipient
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The Cleveland Orchestra Will Host 44th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert
December 14, 2023 The Cleveland Orchestra will host its free, annual concert honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 7 p.m.The Cleveland Orchestra Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
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