Nashville Symphony | Christian Reif, conductor | J’Nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano
A concert of powerful emotions, poetic storytelling, and bold new works. Mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges joins conductor Christian Reif for the world premiere of Everything Hurts, a poignant musical setting of Amanda Gorman’s searing poem Hymn for the Hurting. The program continues with Julia Perry’s haunting Stabat Mater and Charles Ives’ timeless meditation, The Unanswered Question, each inviting deep reflection on sorrow and strength. Kurt Weill’s vibrant Symphony No. 2 closes the evening with spirited defiance—a hopeful reminder of music’s enduring ability to heal, uplift, and inspire.
Tickets starting at $29.
Charles Ives: The Unanswered Question
Julia Perry: Stabat Mater
Brian Field: Everything Hurts*
Kurt Weill: Symphony No. 2
*World premiere of New York Times bestselling author Amanda Gorman’s poetry "Hymn for the Hurting" set to symphonic music, creating a powerful fusion of words and orchestral expression.
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Join us for Classical Conversations! Starting one hour before the concert, enjoy an engaging discussion of the evening’s program in the Balcony Lobby. |
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Arrive early to enjoy a pre-concert performance and art show featuring artists from Daybreak Arts, a Nashville nonprofit that empowers artists overcoming homelessness and housing insecurity. |
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