Walt Whitman

On the eve of the midterm election we present an interactive opportunity to reflect on the American Dream: past, present and future. As much as any iconic American writer, Walt Whitman famously embodies a vision of a polyglot New World—native and immigrant, rich and poor.

With Whitman’s 200th birthday upon us, his democratic vision seems a pertinent and inspirational point of departure. Featuring world-renowned baritone William Sharp, this program with discussion explores American identity through music inspired by Walt Whitman.