George Crumb, composer, will autograph an Agnus Dei (Peace Symbol) Poster, printed on 100 lb. glossy stock paper, obtained from Edition Peters USA.

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In support of Make-A-Wish, Orchestra 2001 donates this C.F. Peters reproduction of a hand-drawn musical score for Agnus Dei created by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer George Crumb. Agnus Dei, meaning 'lamb of God,' represents the goat sign Capricorn, and the original score for this musical work was painstakingly hand-drawn by Crumb to look like a peace symbol. George Crumb will personally autograph the donated poster in conjunction with Orchestra 2001's performance of his 2003 master-work, The River of Life, on Friday, September 20th at 7:30 pm, at Cherry Street Pier. This concert is free and open to the public.

The seven volumes of George Crumb's American Songbooks were written for, dedicated to, premiered and recorded first by Orchestra 2001 as it emerged from Mr. Crumb's suburban Philadelphia studio over a period of a decade. There are few examples in modern classical music in which a composer of such stature has written so much music for a specific ensemble. We believe this cycle to be one of the most unique and beautiful celebrations of America's folk heritage any artist has ever conceived. We hope you will return to the Pier tomorrow for this incredible concert!