Harriet Tubman Oratorio
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Sunday, Feb 11, 2024 2pm - 4am
Location
Cannon Center for Performing Arts
255 North Main St
Details
Get ready to embark on a powerful musical journey celebrating the extraordinary life of Harriet Tubman, the iconic conductor of the Underground Railroad. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra and the National Civil Rights Museum proudly present the world premiere of the Harriet Tubman Oratorio, composed by the renowned Earnestine Rodgers Robinson, a remarkable woman whose own journey embodies the power of resilience and defying limitations. Witness the power of music as the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, joined by a chorus of over 250 vocalists total from local choirs, brings Tubman's story of courage, determination, and unwavering spirit vividly to life.
