Redlands Community Orchestra to open season with concert honoring American women composers

Free Nov. 15 performance will feature a world premiere by Christine Richardson as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.

Redlands Community Orchestra to open season with concert honoring American women composers
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REDLANDS, Calif. — The Redlands Community Orchestra will open its 2026-27 season Sunday, Nov. 15, with a free concert celebrating American women composers in recognition of the nation's 250th anniversary.

Titled "American Composers: Uncommon Women," the concert will feature works by Joan Tower, Christine Richardson and Florence Price under the direction of music director James Benanti.

The program includes Tower's "Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman," the world premiere of Richardson's "Whale Odyssey," dedicated to Benanti and the Redlands Community Orchestra, and Price's Symphony No. 4 in D Minor.

The performance begins at 3 p.m. at Redlands High School's Clock Auditorium, 840 E. Citrus Ave. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.

Admission is free, and children are welcome.

The Redlands Community Orchestra is supported by the Redlands High School Instrumental Music Department.

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