Western Symphony Orchestra: Okoye & Beethoven
Free
- Ibidunni Ojikutu, soprano
Come in from the dreary February weather to warm your body and spirit with the Western Symphony Orchestra in a free, one-act performance of inspiring, uplifting, and incredible music. Celebrated soprano (and WWU alumna) Ibidunni Ojikutu joins the WSO to sing four arias from Nigerian-American composer Nkeiru Okoye’s stirring opera Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed that Line to Freedom, tracing Tubman’s journey from a childhood in slavery to becoming “the Moses of her people.” The concert will conclude with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A Major, composed in 1812 as Europe was freeing itself from the iron grip of Napoleon Bonaparte. The Seventh Symphony is among the most perennially fresh and viscerally optimistic music in the repertoire, and as good a balm as can be found for the troubles of our own times.
Attending in person: All visitors required to follow WWU COVID-19 safety protocols:
- Wash your hands
- Watch your distance
- Use a mask: A CDC approved mask or face covering is required indoors, and strongly encouraged near people outside.
- Respect the community and yourself: Stay home if you feel sick. Some in-person events may have virtual attendance options.
- Provide a record of vaccination or a negative COVID test from the past 72 hours. Check event details for updates before attending.