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SUMMARY:Performance:University Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the life\, music\, and legacy of six-time GRAMMY-winner Michael Daugherty on his retirement from the University of Michigan after serving on the faculty for more than 35 years. Join the University Symphony Orchestra and music director Kenneth Kiesler for this special program of colorful\, unique\, and unmistakably American music by one of America’s most original and celebrated composers.\n\nHarpist Courtney Hershey Bress is the featured guest soloist in *Harp of Ages*. As the piece was written for her\, she played its world premiere and made its acclaimed first recording. *Route 66* captures the spirit\, freedom\, and restless energy of America’s legendary highway which\, in 2026\, is marking its 100th anniversary. The evening culminates with Daugherty’s *Metropolis Symphony*\, his exhilarating musical portrait inspired by Superman and the city of Metropolis\, an orchestral showpiece with innovative sonorities\, vivid imagery\, and irresistible energy. \n\nPlease join with us to recognize and honor Michael Daugherty: composer and mentor\, colleague and friend\, superman of American music.\n\nKenneth Kiesler\, conductor\nMichael Daugherty\, composer  \nCourtney Hershey Bress\, harp (*Harp of Ages*)     \n\nPROGRAM\n*Route 66*\, Michael Daugherty                                                \n*Harp of Ages*\, Michael Daugherty\n*Metropolis Symphony*\, Michael Daugherty                                                                                                        \n\nConcert Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes\n\nMichael Daugherty Faculty Bio:\nhttps://smtd.umich.edu/profiles/michael-daugherty/
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148739
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STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Concert,Faculty,Free,Music
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium
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