“We Came to America” World-Premiere
World Premiere, Commissioned by the Thurnauer School of Music at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades – featuring the New Jersey Symphony, the Young People’s Chorus at Thurnauer, Young People’s Chorus of New York City® , and Ember Choral Arts.
In this nation of immigrants, we all have our stories. Inspired by in-depth source research, interviews with generations of immigrants, and melodies from many countries, composer Rob Kapilow has crafted an instant classic of compelling music for chorus and orchestra.