Missoula Symphony Orchestra: Edge of a Dream

An evening of musical brilliance with a program that explores themes of unity, resilience, and triumph will begin with Valerie Coleman’s Umoja: Anthem of Unity, a powerful orchestral work that has rapidly become one of the most celebrated pieces of our time. "Umoja," the Swahili word for unity, is an evocative call for togetherness, using a call-and-response form to summon the "children of all" to "hear the wind’s call" for unity.
The evening continues with Tim Fain's Edge of a Dream, a piece composed during the pandemic that reflects the enduring hope and resilience of the human spirit.
The concert culminates in the majestic Symphony No. 1 by Johannes Brahms. Often referred to as "Beethoven’s Tenth" due to its grandeur and depth, this symphony is a monumental work that solidified Brahms' place among the greatest composers.