Music & Comedy
Lincoln Portrait & Ellington Harlem June 18, 2026
Aaron Copland’s timeless tribute to the nation’s 16th president anchors a powerful program spanning multiple generations of American composers. Chicago native and Tony Award-nominee Harry Lennix — most recently seen in The Goodman’s production of Inherit the Wind and also known for roles in The Blacklist, The Matrix franchise and the DC Universe — lends his commanding voice and presence to the piece as the narrator. Works by Ellington and former Mead Composer-in-Residence Jessie Montgomery reflect on the ideals of freedom and equality, Ives salutes his beloved New England, and Martinů honors Plymouth Rock, symbolizing the opportunities America offered him.
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This city center is home to some of Chicago’s most iconic attractions and architecture.
