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JOIN IBFF FOR A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WITH
The Nashville Symphony
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The International Black Film Festival is proud to announce our continued community partnership with the Nashville Symphony. As an organization that deeply appreciates symphonic arrangements in the film and TV industries, it is only natural for us to curate these unforgettable experiences for our IBFF Family.
Over the next several months, there are a host of amazing events lined up to carry you through the holiday season and well into 2024. We are honored to be a part of this important collaboration and look forward to providing you with more quality experiences.
JEFFREY OSBORNE & PEABO BRYSON
Two of R&B’s most beloved artists perform a night of silky-smooth soul at the Schermerhorn. Jeffrey Osborne performs selections from his sparkling solo career, which includes “On the Wings of Love” and “You Should Be Mine.” Known for classic Disney tunes including "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," Peabo Bryson headlines the evening with favorites like “If Ever You're in My Arms Again,” “Can You Stop the Rain” and “Let the Feeling Flow.”
Presented without the Nashville Symphony.
Please note that this event has a nine-ticket limit per household. For groups of ten or more, please submit our group inquiry form and we’ll contact you for assistance.
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November 21,⋅7:30pm
Location : Schermerhorn Symphony Center
BOYZ II MEN
Nashville Symphony | Nathan Aspinall, conductor
A Nashville favorite, Boyz II Men returns to perform their first-ever holiday concert with a symphony! This concert will feature orchestrated versions of R&B originals hits like “End of the Road,” I’ll Make Love to You,” “On Bended Knee,” and “Motownphilly,” along with Christmas and holiday hits.
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Please note that this event has a nine-ticket limit per household. For groups of ten or more, please submit our group inquiry form and we’ll contact you for assistance
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December 5 & 6⋅7:30pm
Location : Schermerhorn Symphony Center
SAMARA JOY
Music has always been a guiding light for Samara, and this musical celebration will present the Bronx native performing well-known holiday favorites with members of her gifted family: Her father Antonio McLendon, uncle Laurone McLendon, and her cousins Tiera Lovell Rowe and Alana Alexander.
Presented without the Nashville Symphony.
Please note that this event has a nine-ticket limit per household. For groups of ten or more, please submit our group inquiry form and we’ll contact you for assistance.
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December 4,⋅7:30pm
Location : Schermerhorn Symphony Center
HANDEL'S MESSIAH
Nashville Symphony & Chorus | Tucker Biddlecombe, conductor | Raven McMillon, soprano | Katherine Beck, mezzo-soprano | Tyler Nelson, tenor | Rod Gilfry, baritone
Featuring the resounding Hallelujah Chorus, it’s Nashville's grandest Messiah – full of passion, drama and passages of stunning beauty. Celebrate the season as your Nashville Symphony & Chorus – and four astounding soloists – perform one of the most inspiring works of music ever written. This season’s Handel’s Messiah is conducted – for the first time ever – by Nashville Symphony Chorus Director Tucker Biddlecombe.
Please note that this event has a nine-ticket limit per household. For groups of ten or more, please submit our group inquiry form and we’ll contact you for assistance.
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December 15 & 16⋅7:30pm / December 17⋅2:00pm
Location : Schermerhorn Symphony Center