The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s GospelFest returns for an evening of worship featuring GRAMMY award-winning vocalist Donald Lawrence in an uplifting performance with the BSO. The Orchestra is joined by spoken word artist Wordsmith and powerhouse HBCU choirs from Morgan State University and Howard University. Plan to arrive when doors open at 6 PM to purchase dinner from Baltimore-area food vendors and support local artists at our mini-market in partnership with the Black Arts District.
GospelFest 2024: Donald Lawrence
Sat, April 27, 7:30 PM Meyerhoff
Artists
Dr. Henry Panion III, conductor
Donald Lawrence, vocalist
Wordsmith, spoken word artist
Howard Gospel Choir
Reginald Golden, director
Morgan State University Choir
Dr. Eric Conway, director
Repertoire
TRADITIONAL (arr. Panion) “Ride on King Jesus”
JOHNSON (arr. Carter) “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK Three Spirituals
III. Oh Freedom from
BYRON CAGE (arr. Panion) “The Presence of the Lord is Here”
BONDS Montgomery Variations
III. March
BURLEIGH (arr. Panion) “Order My Steps in the Lord”
COMMON/JOHN LEGEND (arr. Panion) “Glory” from Selma
DONALD LAWRENCE (arr. Panion):
“The Blessing of Abraham”
“Healed”
“Encourage Yourself”
“Matthew 28”
“Bless Me Indeed”
“Jehovah Sabaoth (God of Angel Armies)”
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