Hagen’s work uses quotations and poems by women authors, activists, world leaders, and historical figures. At the end of the work, the orchestra and male voices go silent and the voices of women and girls sing on into the future. See the Here I Am portraits at Hotel Congress in January 2023.
Bursting with innovation, this program premieres the winning work of the 5th annual Stephen Paulus Emerging Composers Competition. Also included is music by or inspired by African Americans and Native Americans, reflecting the diverse voices that are America’s cultural mosaic.
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