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Carnegie Hall Celebrates American Composers with Iconic Performances

4/8/2026

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As part of United in Sound: America at 250 festival, Carnegie Hall hosts performances: the Orchestra of St. Luke's playing Duke Ellington's works and the Philadelphia Orchestra showcasing a new piece by John Adams.
The St. Luke's set features Ellington's New World A-Coming and Night Creature, conducted by Louis Langrée, who has refined interpretation.
The events underscore Ellington's enduring appeal and celebrate American composers within a festival marking a milestone.

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As part of United in Sound: America at 250 festival, Carnegie Hall hosts performances: the Orchestra of St. Luke's playing Duke Ellington's works and the Philadelphia Orchestra showcasing a new piece by John Adams.
The St. Luke's set features Ellington's New World A-Coming and Night Creature, conducted by Louis Langrée, who has refined interpretation.
The events underscore Ellington's enduring appeal and celebrate American composers within a festival marking a milestone.