Experience an unforgettable evening of music at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center as acclaimed violinist Randall Goosby presents Bach to Blues.
This unique program bridges classical and contemporary traditions, pairing movements from J.S. Bach’s timeless solo works with Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson’s evocative Blue/s Forms Suite. Through this dynamic performance, Goosby explores the connections between cultural heritage, musical innovation, and the enduring quest for artistic and social harmony.
6:00 p.m. Doors Open
6:30 p.m. Performance
Following the performance, we will have a short, moderated Q&A session. Ask A Question→
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About Randall Goosby
Signed exclusively to Decca Classics in 2020 at the age of 24, Goosby is acclaimed for the sensitivity and intensity of his musicianship alongside his determination to make music more inclusive and accessible, as well as bringing the music of underrepresented composers to light. Highlights of Goosby’s 2024/2025 season include debut performances with the Chicago Symphony/Sir Mark Elder, the Minnesota Orchestra/Thomas Søndergård, National Arts Centre Orchestra/Alexander Shelley, Montreal Symphony Orchestra/Dalia Stasevska and Netherlands Radio Philharmonic/Michele Mariotti. He joins the London Philharmonic Orchestra on their U.S. tour led by Edward Gardner.
