I Dream A World: Transitions and Trailblazers

Explore the artistic legacy of Black creators during the Harlem Renaissance at the New World Symphony's annual I Dream A World festival. This year marks the 4th installment, and the theme is Transitions and Trailblazers, focusing on the bridge between the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights Movement, with a special emphasis on Black artists' contributions during World War II. Held at New World Center on February 8 to 9, 2025, the performance features conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson, making her NWS debut. The concert program includes William Grant Still's Festive Overture, Julia Perry's Stabat Mater and William L. Dawson's Negro Folk Symphony.