ACCORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

This is a multi-disciplinary performance featuring musicians of the Accord Symphony Orchestra, actors, dancers and visual artists sharing how freedom is under attack in 2024.

The Accord Symphony Orchestra presents a powerful multi-disciplinary performance that transcends the boundaries of traditional concert experiences. This unique event brings together musicians of the Accord Symphony Orchestra, actors, dancers, and visual artists in a collaborative exploration of a timely and critical theme: the attack on freedom in 2024.

In this performance, the symphony’s evocative music serves as the backbone, guiding the narrative and emotional arc of the evening. The musicians’ dynamic interpretations are interwoven with dramatic readings by accomplished actors, whose voices bring to life stories of courage, resilience, and the struggle for freedom. Complementing these narratives, dancers embody the tension, resistance, and hope that define the current global landscape, their movements a visual manifestation of the fight for liberty.

Visual artists add another layer of expression, using their work to confront and challenge audiences with depictions of the current threats to freedom. These visuals, projected alongside the live performances, create a compelling backdrop that immerses the audience in the thematic depth of the program.

This performance is more than an artistic presentation; it is a statement on the urgent need to defend freedom in an increasingly perilous world. Through the synergy of music, theater, dance, and visual art, the Accord Symphony Orchestra and its collaborators offer a profound reflection on the state of freedom today, urging all who witness it to engage with and protect this fundamental human right.

Content Warning: mild depictions of violence, use of flashing or strobing lights, mild references to grief, references to slavery and struggle

Made up of professional and community orchestra musicians, The Accord Symphony Orchestra now in its 9th season is dedicated to bringing world-class music to underserved communities, fostering cultural enrichment and accessibility. The group in addition to classical music has performed GoGo, jazz, sacred music and music by living underrepresented composers. Their commitment is evident through their performances at prestigious venues, including the embassies of Spain, Great Britain, and France, where they have shared their artistry with diverse audiences. The group shares a deep commitment to performing in the community including historic Anacostia, In March 2024, the orchestra is made a highly anticipated appearance at the Kennedy Center, further solidifying their role as ambassadors of music and culture.