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Celebration of American Song
January 21, 2023 I 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC &
SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC CHORUS
KEITARO HARADA conductor
PAUL THORNOCK chorus master
ANN MARIE MCPHAIL soprano
ANDREW GARLAND baritone
A celebration of Savannah and the 30th anniversary of the American Traditional Vocal Competition (ATC)!
Relish in an evening of American songs performed by highly acclaimed ATC competition winners.
COPLAND Selections from “Old American Songs”
GERSHWIN Summertime
ARLEN & MERCER Come Rain or Come Shine
YOUMANS Without A Song
HOLCOMBE (arr.) Gershwin Medley
INTERMISSION
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN “Soliloquy” from Carousel
FLOYD “Ain’t It a Pretty Night” from Susannah
WEILL “Lost in the Stars” from Lost in the Stars
MOORE “Warm as the autumn light” from The Ballad of Baby Doe
NKEIRU OKOYE “I want a Man” from Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed That Line to Freedom
BERNSTEIN West Side Story Selections
When selecting your seats, please be aware that the Lucas Theatre for the Arts does not have elevator access to the second floor — balcony seating is accessible via stairs only.
Featured Artists
Ann Marie McPhail
Soprano, Ann Marie McPhial’s credits include Tyler Perry’s movie For Colored Girls and honorable mention in Opera News for her portrayal of Strawberry Woman in Gershwin’s, Porgy and Bess with the Atlanta Opera. She is a past winner of the Madame Rose, Pro-Mozart Society of Atlanta, and the American Traditions Competitions.
Andrew Garland
Baritone, Andrew Garland, is hailed as a performer whose artistry is a perfect combination between “baritone of strength and vocal opulence” (Opera News) and “cosmic energy and suavity” (Opera News). He is widely recognized as a leader in recital work with dozens of performances around the country including Carnegie Hall.
Presenting Sponsor
The Venue
The Lucas Theatre for the Performing Arts
Located on Reynolds Square, the Lucas Theatre is a fully-restored historic theater which can seat nearly 1,200 attendees. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages are available in the lobby. Parking is available in city-operated parking garages located within two blocks of the venue.
32 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31401
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Relish in an evening of American songs performed by highly acclaimed ATC competition winners.