The New World Reimagined

Experience the world premiere of a new work by Ahmed Al Abaca commissioned by the FSO. This exciting new piece will feature FSO's own, Dr. Ron Ford. You may know Ron from his exceptional saxophone solo on our 2022 John Williams concert or from his many astounding performances with the FSO Jazz Ensemble.   Also featured on this program is a new work written by North Carolina composer, Brittany J. Green. The performance of this piece is sponsored by the League of American Orchestras’ Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program.  On the second half of the program we will perform Dvorak's "New World Symphony", a beloved composition that was influenced by Black and Native music.