Beyond the Dream

Presented by the Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King Community Foundation and Noontime Concerts

The NorcalMLK Foundation is proud to share an inspiring partnership with Noontime Concerts, aligning our values of social justice and the transformative power of the arts.

The concerts will launch the MLK Celebration Week with a compelling concert curated by Dr. Carl Blake dedicated to honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Famed pianist Dr. Carl Blake is also the program director.

This partnership combines the NorcalMLK Foundation’s mission of advancing civil and human rights with Noontime Concerts’ commitment to making high-quality classical music accessible to all. This concert will evoke the emotive and unifying strength of classical music to echo Dr. King’s vision of a more just and equitable world.

The series will feature performances by accomplished classical musicians who use their artistry to evoke themes of peace, unity, and the ongoing pursuit of social progress. These midday concerts will be easily accessible to the public, echoing Dr. King’s message of inclusivity.

Featuring: Dr. Aaron Grizzell, NorCal MLK Foundation Director; Carl Blake, Piano and Music Director; Nancy Bien, Cello; Daniel Glover, Piano; Joseph Edelberg, Violin; Bradley Kynard, Baritone; Shawnette Sulker, Soprano; William Underwood, Flute

Program

Opening Remarks

Prelude

This Little Light of Mine

Ride On, King Jesus

Meditation

Mother and Child

Beyond the Dream

I Believe This Belongs to You

The Impossible Dream

Rêve Charmant (Charming Dream)

Before I’d Be A Slave

There Is A Balm in Gilead

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Closing Remarks

Hold On!

From the 2024 Program