Join us as we tell the whole story of the Pilgrim voyage and native people. This concert was originally scheduled for the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage in 2020.

The event kicks off with a pre-concert talk at 2:15 PM, led by Waban Webquish, an indigenous professional who provides education on the history and traditions of his cultural heritage through guided walks and seminars as well as creates and distributes handmade Wampum jewelry, traditional indigenous items, and culturally sustainable foods. Musician, poet, and Wampanoag artist MaDarrius Maximus will also accompany the pre-concert talk, sharing some of his original work.

Emma Brennan, Mashpee Wampanoag, joins us and perform her original music “Breath of Prayers”. We also welcome back CCCO composer-in-residence Cody Forrest for a world premiere, “Spirit of".

Toru Takemitsu's Toward the Sea (1981) for alto flute, harp, and strings was commissioned by Green Peace for the "Save the Whales" campaign, and features a movement dedicated to Cape Cod. We look forward to featuring Zach Sheets, flute, and Charles Overton, harp. The CCCO concludes this journey with Tchaikovsky’s thrilling Souvenir de Florence.