Akron Bicentennial Concert
April 22 Tuesday at 7:30 pm
EJ THOMAS HALL
Celebrating Akron with a new fanfare
Tuesday Musical’s Myers New Music Fund has commissioned internationally acclaimed composer Peter Boyer to create and conduct the world premiere of Fanfare for Akron to open our Akron Bicentennial Concert featuring the brass and percussion sections of The Cleveland Orchestra, led by TCO principal trumpet Michael Sachs. (Plus, working with 6-time Grammy-winner Elaine Martone, we’re professionally recording Fanfare for Akron for enduring, open-access use at Akron civic events.)
Watch Michael Sachs perform.
ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
The world premiere of Fanfare for Akron conducted by composer Peter Boyer, plus a festive array of works featuring the brass and percussion sections of The Cleveland Orchestra.
ABOUT PETER BOYER
Peter Boyer has a musical passion for American history and legacy. His Grammy-nominated Ellis Island: The Dream of America, for actors and orchestra, has become one of the most performed American orchestral works of the past two decades, including six performances in 2023 by The Cleveland Orchestra. The Pacific Symphony’s performance of Ellis Island was televised nationally in 2018 on PBS’ Great Performances.
