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Learn about the project: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/festivals-series/250-years-of-us/sounds-of-us/monuments/ Composer-in-Residence Carlos Simon delivers a powerful orchestral journey through Washington, DC’s iconic structures, told in four movements: 00:00 - I. Federal 05:10 - II. Faith 11:48 - III. Art & Culture 17:54 - IV. Memorial Commissioned in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this multi-movement suite brings to life the monuments that define our nation's capital. Each movement tells a story—reflecting the city's complexity, richness, and the voices that have shaped it. Go behind the scenes with Carlos Simon as he brings Monuments to life: https://youtu.be/WxjVUEwzFbQ Part of “250 Years of US: Many Voices, One Nation,” a year-long celebration of the arts that made America: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/festivals-series/250-years-of-us/overview Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb #america250 #carlossimon #classicalmusic