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Fifty Years Later It is a privilege to present the rarely performed, Pulitzer Prize nominated oratorio Scenes from the Life of a Martyr composed by the esteemed African American female composer and educator Undine Smith Moore. Last performed by the Oakland Symphony and Chorus in 1986 with the composer in attendance, the work reflects on the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. who will have passed 50 years and 4 days prior to our performance. Bay Area luminary  Noah Griffin  will narrate and soloists,  Michele Kennedy ,  Crystal Philippi  and  Alex Taite  will be accompanied by a full orchestra and chorus numbering 150 strong. Dr. Mark Sumner, Music Director Rev. Alyson Jacks, Associate Minister Reiko Oda Lane, Organ Noah Griffin, Narrator Michele Kennedy, Soprano Crystal Philippi, Soprano Alex Taite, Tenor Jonathan Silk, OOS, Sound, Podcasting