2023 | Daniel Bernard Roumain
In 2022-23, NC State LIVE celebrated our 50th anniversary of presenting visionary performing arts on campus. To mark this momentous occasion, we commissioned a work with acclaimed violinist and composer Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) performed by NC State students and community members in the Raleigh Civic Symphony, as well as young musicians from Raleigh. DBR is at the forefront of discovery of knowledge and innovation in the arts, in keeping with NC State’s commitment to research and innovation. In addition, the process of creating this new work was rooted in community engagement, with many high-impact workshops and conversations for students and community members.
DBR’s residency concluded with new work titled Home, Migrations, and Our Imaginary Daughter for the Raleigh Civic Symphony, under the direction of conductor Peter Askim, which had its world premiere (a free, sold out concert) in Stewart Theatre on April 15, 2023. The piece featured NC State students, community musicians, local artists Bernadette Allen, Felicia Adizue, Tristen Johnson, Shana Tucker, United Strings of Color, and a solo by DBR.