Work: Lincoln Portrait

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the Boston Symphony presents a program dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, including the belated world premiere of Philip Glass’ Symphony no. 15. 

An eclectic America250 program traces multiple strands of American musical identity, with Bernstein's Chichester Psalms and the Mendelssohn Choir making the strongest impression.

With its spare instrumentation and brilliant last songb, Montgomery's Five Freedom Songs could become a regular on the circuit.