Let Freedom Ring: Insights Day

What exactly is ‘the American sound’? How have American jazz, folk and classical music influenced each other, and music around the world, in the 20th and 21st centuries? What role has music played in building American identity, and driving social change? What directions might American music take in the future?

Hear from members of the Philharmonia, and experts including Dr Emily MacGregor and Dr Samantha Ege in an afternoon of talks, performances and discussion, part of the Philharmonia’s series Let Freedom Ring: Celebrating the Sounds of America. The day includes music from the Philharmonia’s MMSF Fellows, musicians at the beginning of their professional careers.

Part of Let Freedom Ring

2.30pm – Introduction
2.45pm – Session 1: What is the American Sound?
4.15pm – Break
4.30pm – Session 2: The influence of the American Sound throughout the 20th and 21st century – with live performance from MMSF Fellows’
5pm – Session 3: America of the future – what might we see?
5.40pm – Closing