Dvořák Project
Cultural Crossroads:
Dvořák in America
Cultural Crossroads: Dvořák in America is a live concert experience that explores the Black and Indigenous influences on Dvořák during his time in America. The program weaves original Native American melodies and moving African American Spirituals along with Dvořák’s most beloved chamber music. Short videos and imagery add to this powerful multimedia experience. Cultural Crossroads, with its stellar cast of musicians, is a catalyst for audience engagement as it entertains, educates, and inspires, drawn from the curiosity of a Czech composer a century ago.
Cultural Crossroads: Dvořák in America, an ensemble of eight musicians, is available for international touring. Ensemble members include Bass Kenneth Kellogg, Native flutist R. Carlos Nakai, the Ciompi Quartet, percussionist Will Clipman, and violist Pamela Freund-Striplen.
Represented by Marian Liebowitz Artist Management
Read the review of our Dvořák Hall concert here
2025 Spring and Fall Touring (Future bookings contact: Marian Liebowitz Arts Management.)
May 30, 2025, Pleasanton, CA, private event
September 12, 2025, 7:30 PM - E.Illinois University, Dvořák Hall Information & Tickets
November 8, 2025, 2:00 PM - Duke University, Baldwin Auditorium, Information & Tickets
November 9, 2025, 4:00 PM- Beaches Fine Arts, Jacksonville Beach, FL, Information & Free Tickets
November 11, 2025, 7:30 PM- Brooks Center at Clemson University, S.C. Information & Tickets
Cultural Crossroads: Dvorak in America results from decades of research and development. Special thanks to the musicians whose meaningful contributions during the global pandemic and beyond helped to shape the project. We thank Soprano Michele Kennedy, the Alexander String Quartet, and Native flutist Mary Youngblood (featured in the archival video) for their artistry and fundamental discussions.
Archival video
Archival Projects
Unique programming was a signature of the Gold Coast Chamber Players and earned GCCP awards such as Best East Bay Concert Series and the Arts and Culture Award for Contra Costa County. Take a look back at some of these archival projects developed by Pamela Freund-Striplen.