Requiem For America, The Native American Story

Many orchestras and chamber groups are celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s founding this year.  While most of the music is a positive portrayal of the United States there is at least one musical work telling the tale of the horrific treatment of Native Americans and their lands. The piece is Requiem For America by Mohican/Munsee-Lenape composer Brent Michael Davids.  He describes it as a  searing work confronting hard truths about America’s founding. It’ll be performed by the BBC Orchestra in London this month, before its American premiere in November.