Grandson | The meaning of life

June 1, 2024 | In Morocco | Gospel Philharmonic Experience with Kim Burrell & the Contemporary Orchestral Ensemble. Conceived and directed by conductor Pascal Horecka, this world-unique project offers a universal gospel. In an unlikely fusion with the world of Western classical music and the voices of a sacred, black, and inspired America. A group of fifty artists will magnify this vocal art around the great diva Kim Burrell, famous in the United States for singing with Mariah Carey, Jay-Z, Phar

Dubbed "the Jackie Robinson of classical music," Charles Burrell became the first African American member of a major US orchestra 60 years ago when he joined the SF Symphony bass section. At last night’s Tchaikovsky 4 performance, we joined with Charlie's family at Davies Hall to celebrate his remarkable spirit and musical life—now 98 years strong! Learn more: sfsymphony.org/burrell | San Francisco Symphony