Anchored around John Adams' challenging and seldom performed "Grand Pianola Music", this exciting program features works by some of our greatest composers of Latin and American music.

With the support of a full wind ensemble throughout, this program dances between varied Spanish, American, and Latin American styles all originating from the last century. The Spanish/Latin compositions by Rodrigo and Piazzolla center around traditional clave rhythms. Copland's "Quiet City" works with rhythmic freedom and lush, open chords that support the solo voices of trumpet and english horn. This "American" sound is also evident in the use of Adams' harmonic language, coupled with a minimalistic, yet complex, rhythmic drive. The addition of two harmonious pianos and 3 voices give new range to the sound of a wind ensemble, making "Grand Pianola Music" a unique, masterful composition like no other.

Program-

Adagio Para Orquesta de Instrumentos de Viento - Joaquín Rodrigo
Quiet City - Aaron Copland
Tanguango - Astor Piazzolla (arr. Colin McClure)

-Intermission-

Grand Pianola Music - John Adams

Conducted by Brandon Ridenour

Free with registration.