Chicago Sinfonietta Continues Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert Tradition
WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago Sinfonietta assistant conductor Jonathan Rush about the orchestra’s 2020 MLK Tribute Concert.
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“I think that’s really the general theme of the MLK concerts, having this hope. And realizing it may not be perfect now, but if we all continue to unite, we keep moving on up, striving on up, we will eventually reach that promiseland.” - Chicago Sinfonietta’s Jonathan Rush talking about the inspiration for the orchestra’s annual MLK tribute concerts.
Chicago Sinfonietta assistant conductor, Jonathan Rush
Chicago Sinfonietta is continuing its annual Martin Luther King Jr. tradition with a pair of tribute concerts on Sunday January 19 and Monday January 20. This year, the orchestra is presenting a program featuring five works. Chicago Sinfonietta assistant conductor Jonathan Rush will be leading the orchestra and his sister, Kymberli Joye through a special rendition of the MLK-inspired song UP TO THE MOUNTAIN.
You can learn more about Chicago Sinfonietta by visiting the orchestra’s website, chicagosinfonietta.org
And check out Jonathan’s website at jonathanrush.com
Jonathan Rush and Gary Zidek
