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Heyward Conducts Enigma Variations
THU , MAY 28 , 8 PM STRATHMORE SMYTH Overture to The Wreckers
FRI , MAY 29 , 8 PM MEYERHOFF COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Violin Concerto
SAT , MAY 30 , 7 PM MEYERHOFF
ELGAR Enigma Variations
Jonathon Heyward , conductor Elena Urioste , violin
The serene , pastoral beauty of England emerges through Coleridge-Taylor ’ s spiritualinspired Violin Concerto , performed by signature interpreter Elena Urioste , and the grandeur of Elgar ’ s Enigma Variations . With lush orchestration , warm brass , and idyllic melodies , this program highlights the Orchestra ’ s depth and expressiveness .
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Aspects of America
TUES , JUN 2 , 7:30 PM MEYERHOFF Jonathon Heyward , conductor Cécile McLorin Salvant , vocalist Anthony McGill , clarinet Demarre McGill , flute
Cécile McLorin Salvant
Reflect on America at 250 with this tribute to the American Songbook from Cécile McLorin Salvant . Music Director Jonathon Heyward curates works by composers formulating a distinctive American voice , with the world premiere of a commission by Billy Childs for flute and clarinet , performed by brothers Demarre and Anthony McGill .
This concert is a special event that gathers delegates from the League of American Orchestras National Conference , and all are welcome !
Anthony McGill
Classical Series
Rachmaninoff 3
SAT , JUN 6 , 8 PM STRATHMORE SUN , JUN 7 , 3 PM MEYERHOFF Jonathon Heyward , conductor Anthony McGill , clarinet Demarre McGill , flute
SHOSTAKOVICH Festive Overture
BILLY CHILDS New Work for Flute , Clarinet , and Orchestra ( world premiere , BSO co-commission with Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center )
RACHMANINOFF Symphony No . 3
Demarre McGill
Brothers Demarre and Anthony McGill give a world premiere by jazz piano icon Billy Childs , reflecting on America ’ s 250th . Rachmaninoff unapologetically captures the Russian musical spirit in his Symphony No . 3 , while Shostakovich elicits a celebratory mood .
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