Remembering David Simon: A Tribute Concert

David Simon (1925 – 2017) was a musician, composer, conductor, educator, and nationally renowned arts administrator.  He was brought to Baltimore in 1979 to be the Founding Director of the Baltimore School for the Arts where he established a high standard of excellence for both faculty and students during his 16-year tenure.  He was a cherished, long-standing and hard-working Board member of Community Concerts at Second since its earliest days and chaired our Russell C. Wonderlic Competition for over a decade.  In appreciation of David’s dedication to our series, we are honored to celebrate his life, art, music, and profound impact on the Baltimore community. 

 

 

Lyric for Strings, by George Walker (1922 - 2018)

 

Ave Verum, by W. A. Mozart (1756 - 1791)

 

Sonatina for Trumpet and Piano, by David Simon (1925 - 2017)

 

Piano Sonatina, by David Simon (1925 – 2017)

 

Song Cycle, by David Simon (1925 – 2017)

Clouds, by Ned Rorem (b. 1923)
Laura Kinsey, soprano; Philip Olsen, piano

 

Sonata for Solo Dancer and Piano, by David Simon (1925 – 2017)
Adam Mahonske, piano

 

Selections from The Well-Tempered Clavier, by J. S. Bach (1685 – 1750)
Selections from 24 Preludes and Fugues, by Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 – 1975)

 

A reception will be held immediately following the performance, where guests will be able to view some of David Simon’s artwork and musical scores, as well as mingle with the musicians.  In order to help us plan appropriately for the reception, please reserve your free tickets today!