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Songs of Innocence

  • William Jewell College 500 College Hill Liberty, MO 64068 (map)

Join us as we travel to Liberty, Missouri to sing at William Jewell College to feature Songs of Innocence by acclaimed composer Daniel J. McIntosh. Known for his innovative techniques and powerful musical language, McIntosh will accompany his own work on piano alongside the remarkable soprano Marci Jackson. Together, they will bring to life McIntosh’s setting of William Blake’s poetry, offering a profound exploration of childhood, innocence, and deeper human struggles. This evening promises to be an immersive experience, celebrating the bold creativity of contemporary classical music in an intimate setting. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness the future of classical music!

Earlier Event: February 2
Songs of Innocence

**Premiere Performance info**

November 16, 2024, Marci will be performing for the 1st time the pieces written for her by composer Daniel J. McIntosh. The pieces are set to William Blake’s “Songs of Innocence.” Never have all 19 poems been set to music before, so this is a performance NOT to be missed. Not only will it be sung, but the poem and art that Blake engraved will be projected during the performance.

Before and after the performance, there will be a special display of the pieces that have just been newly printed by Michael Phillips specifically for Marci and these performances. This is FIRST time since Blake printed them that all of the Songs of Innocence have been printed in his style of printing/engraving.