FREE

Andrew J. Brady Neighborhood Series

EVANSTON NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT

August 6, 2022 | 7 pm | Owl's Nest Park

FREE

Program

LUIZ BONFÁ: "Manhã de Carnaval" de Orfeu Negro ("Carnival Morning" from Black Orpheus)
SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR: Danse nègre

ASTOR PIAZZOLLA: "Verano Porteño" de Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas ("Summer" from The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires)
MICHAEL ABELS: Outburst
BILLY STRAYHORN: Take the "A" Train
EDWARD K. ("DUKE") ELLINGTON: Selections from The River Suite
BILL CONTI: Theme from Rocky
GEORGE RUSSELL: Ezzthetic
BILL DOGGETT: Honky Tonk
WILLIAM OWEN MENEFIELD: Nyomi's "Masks" Aria from Fierce
EDDIE RAY/RUDY JACKSON: Hearts of Stone
HANK BALLARD: The Twist
JAMES BROWN: It's a Man's Man's Man's World
JAMES BROWN: "I Got You (I Feel Good)"
VARIOUS: Soul Divas Medley
THE ISLEY BROTHERS: It's Your Thing

Artists

John Morris Russell, conductor
Charles Morey, violin
Victoria Ellington, soprano
Ciara Harper, vocalist
Tia Toles-Seay, vocalist
Noël Walton, vocalist

Venue

Owl's Nest Park

Ticket Prices

Free

Series

Andrew J. Brady Neighborhood Series

What's Interesting

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra/Cincinnati Pops and John Morris Russell pay tribute to the legacy of King Records right where the music happened, in the heart of the Evanston neighborhood. Celebrate the music of legendary names such as James Brown, Bill Doggett, Otis Williams, the Isley Brothers and more, while soprano Victoria Ellington performs an aria from this summer’s Cincinnati Opera world premiere of Fierce.

Know Before You Go

This show is free and open to the public. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for seating, and join us before the concert for activities, including music labs, community art, face painting, inflatable games, corn hole and more! Food and beverages from area food vendors will also be available for purchase on-site. Outside food and beverages are permitted as well.

Schedule of Events:
5:00 pm               Pre-concert activities begin; food and beverages available for sale
7:00 pm               Concert begins
9:00 pm               Concert ends