Nashville Symphony’s concert features narrative by Yolanda King

Although Martin Luther King Jr. died nearly four decades ago, he remains a symbol of hope and pride for generations of Americans. Spanning beyond the Civic Rights Movement. Dr. King is a model of peace, persistence and the power of one. That we as a nation now celebrate his life and his accomplishments is a sign that his dream lives and has, in many ways, come true.

On Jan. 15 at 7 p.m., The Nashville Symphony will celebrate through music and words Dr. King’s belief in passive resistance, education, equality and hope for every American. This event featuring narrative by Dr. King’s own daughter, Yolanda King, is free to the public.

“We are so fortunate to have Yolanda King joining us for this amazing event,” said Alan D. Valentine, Nashville Symphony president and CEO. “What a wonderful addition she’ll make to a program that is already known for its moving and unifying message of peace, love and equality.”

King will collaborate with The Nashville Symphony and Associate Conductor Byung-Hyun Rhee, Celebration Chorus and Celebration Youth Chorus to present “Achieving the Dream,” a lecture-performance.

Winners of the symphony’s 2005 “Martin Luther King Jr., I Have a Dream? Essay Contest” will also be recognized during the “Let Freedom Sing!” event. The essay contest is open to Middle Tennessee students in grades 5 through 12. For more information, please contact Shelby B. Strickland, Nashville Symphony director of education and community engagement at [email protected] or 615-783-1222.

Information on obtaining general admission passes to The Nashville Symphony’s “Let Freedom Sing!” concert, please call 615-783-1212. Passes will be available on a first come first served basis.