2025/26 AAN Concerts & Events
The African American Network invites you to its 10th anniversary season, celebrating Black composers, conductors and performers across genres including classical, jazz and new music. This season, the African American Network hosts celebrations, artist meet-and-greets and networking events. Everyone is welcome!
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Stay tuned for the 2026/27 AAN concerts & events season announcement — subscriptions coming soon!
Gaffigan, Thibaudet & Bernstein | JUNE 13
AAN at 10: 10th Anniversary Celebration
Following an all-American program conducted by James Gaffigan, featuring Jean-Yves Thibaudet as soloist in Bernstein’s The Age of Anxiety and a stirring selection of spirituals performed by the Apostolic Church of God Sanctuary Choir — including Lift Every Voice and Sing — join AAN members and friends in Grainger Ballroom to celebrate the group’s 10th anniversary. There will be wine, appetizers and a special musical tribute as we share stories and toast a decade of incredible leadership.
Alsop Conducts Adams, Copland & Marsalis | JUNE 4-6
The CSO joins forces with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for Liberty (Symphony No. 5), Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Wynton Marsalis’ latest symphonic work. Copland’s Appalachian Spring and a new work by John Adams kick off an all-American celebration.