YPCC Fall Cycle Concert: Voices Raised

Join us for a deeply moving season opener that honors Cincinnati’s profound musical legacy and its enduring spirit of justice. This special performance begins with a heartfelt tribute to our city’s rich musical history, featuring powerful African American spirituals that illuminate Cincinnati’s crucial role as a beacon of hope along the Underground Railroad. These sacred songs, born from struggle and faith, tell the stories of those who found refuge and freedom in our community.

The evening continues with compelling contemporary works that carry forward this noble tradition, presenting diverse cultural narratives and addressing pressing social issues of our time. Through music that spans generations, this concert celebrates how art has always served as a voice for justice, transformation, and hope. Experience the profound connection between Cincinnati’s historical significance as a gateway to freedom and today’s ongoing journey toward equality and understanding.

This performance promises to be both a reverent remembrance of our past and an inspiring call to action for our future, demonstrating music’s timeless power to unite, heal, and inspire change.