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This June solstice, welcome summer raised to the power of 4!Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 7 PM ET at Jordan Hall, BMOP programs an invigorating evening of new orchestral works, presenting world and New England premieres through language, history, and tradition in Premiere⁴.
John Aylward’s History of the World offers a triptych centered on how myth, art, and scientific discovery shape collective understanding. The outer movements reflect Michelangelo’s religious imagery, while the central movement turns to Galileo’s Starry Messenger. Taken as a whole, the work considers the importance of mythological reinvention and scientific development in a moment marked by political and cultural upheaval.
Avner Dorman’s five‑movement cello concerto, Inner Fire, traces fire’s physical and symbolic states. Written for Kristina Reiko Cooper, the piece moves from the initial spark of “Invocation” through the intensity of “Ignition” and “Wildfire,” into the reflective calm of “Hearth.” The final movement draws on Tummo meditation, using breath and focus as a model for rising inner heat and transformation.
Paul Moravec’s Miami Variations is a bright, fast‑moving orchestral portrait of the city’s energy. Built from a chain of vivid musical snapshots, the piece blends shimmering textures, rhythmic drive, and Moravec’s signature clarity. The result is a concise, colorful burst of momentum that captures Miami’s sun‑lit sparkle and nonstop motion.
Bernard Rogers’s Symphony No. 5, “Africa” stands as one of the composer’s most striking late works, a compact yet powerful symphonic statement shaped in two movements. The score moves between broad, open sonorities and tighter, more driven passages, creating a clear dramatic progression without relying on programmatic detail. Written late in Rogers’s career, the symphony reflects his interest in concise form and strong musical argument, offering a focused statement from a major mid‑century American voice.
Admission is free. Tickets are required.
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Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St,Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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