CONDUCTOR ’ S VIEW :
Celebrate the originality and independence of America ’ s greatest composers ! From the jazzy high life captured by George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein to the epic film scores of Aaron Copland and John Williams , the American sound is lively and limitless . Valerie Coleman ’ s anthem for essential workers and a new spin on patriotism by BSO Artistic Partner , and hip-hop spoken word artist Wordsmith update the national tradition for the 21st century . Like the flag that once flew over Baltimore ’ s harbor and inspired The Star-Spangled Banner , this big and bold music is a declaration of freedom .
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