Words Like Freedom: To Langston with Love
A Musical Celebration of Langston Hughes’ Legacy
Curated by Grammy Award winner Karen Slack (’02), creative advisor for vocal studies and opera, Words Like Freedom: To Langston with Love brings the poetry of Langston Hughes to vivid life through music and staging. Tone Galaxie students illuminate Hughes’ powerful words through vocal and instrumental color, honoring his legacy as a poet, novelist, and activist. This moving tribute explores themes of identity, resilience, and hope—celebrating a singular American voice whose work continues to resonate.
Please note programs and artists are subject to change.
Artists
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Tone Galaxie New Music Ensemble
Tone Galaxie New Music Ensemble features compelling repertoire from the 20th and 21st centuries. With bold collaborations and striking productions, Tone Galaxie New Music Ensemble embraces the cutting edge of contemporary classical music through the highest level of artistry.
Special Thanks
Generous support for Tone Galaxie New Music Ensemble is provided by the Daniel W. Dietrich II Foundation.
Tone Galaxie received funding from Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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- Date Oct 17, 2026
- Time 7:00 p.m.
- Location Tone Galaxie, Gould Rehearsal Hall
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2026/27 Season
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