Saturday, November 23, 2024
Doors at 6:30pm, performance at 7:00pm
Kaul Auditorium on the Reed College campus
$20 suggested donation

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we explore the connection between music and mental health through a captivating concert that blends emotion, reflection, and resilience. Featuring a powerful selection of pieces that span the spectrum of human experience, this performance invites listeners to reflect on the beauty, struggle, and hope that define the journey toward mental wellness.

We open with Shostakovich’s “Festive Overture,” a jubilant and energetic work that symbolizes the strength of the human spirit. Randall Standridge’s “(not) Alone” reminds us of the importance of solidarity, offering a message of hope to those who feel isolated. Blackshaw’s “Peace Dancer” further echoes themes of renewal and healing.

As we progress into the profound and ethereal world of Frank Ticheli’s “Angels in the Architecture,” audiences will be enveloped in an emotional dialogue between light and darkness, setting the stage for contemplation and inner peace.

After a brief intermission, the uplifting strains of “Chorale and Alleluia” by Howard Hanson will lift spirits, while Viet Cuong’s “Shared Spaces” delves into the nuances of connection and empathy in an ever-divided world. Gustav Mahler’s “Adagietto” from Symphony No. 5 evokes a sense of deep emotional expression, a tribute to love and inner resilience. Finally, Randall Standridge returns with “unBroken,” a reflection on endurance and recovery, closing the concert on a powerful note of hope and restoration.

This program is more than just a concert; it’s a conversation about mental health through the universal language of music. Whether you are searching for solace, understanding, or simply a moment of reflection, “unBroken” is an experience you won’t want to miss.

Let the music lift your spirits and remind you that none of us are truly alone.