Imani Winds
Brandon Patrick George, flute | Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboe
Mark Dover, clarinet | Monica Ellis, bassoon
Kevin Newton, horn
Catalyst Quartet
Karla Donehew Perez and Abi Fayette, violin
Paul Laraia, viola | Karlos Rodriguez, cello
The Imani Winds, one of the world’s great wind quintets, has been adding new works by under-represented voices to the repertoire for this unique ensemble through commissions and advocacy for over two decades. This performance begins with two such works—an arrangement by Valerie Coleman of Mongo Santamaria’s groundbreaking jazz standard Afro Blue and Jason Moran’s deeply personal Cane, inspired by his own family’s pursuit of freedom. In a special collaboration, Imani Winds will be joined by the Catalyst Quartet in a performance of Roberto Sierra’s nonet Concierto de Cámera. Later in the season, you will have the chance to hear another collaboration between these two wonderful ensembles—a performance of a recent work by Jessie Montgomery in a concert featuring the Catalyst Quartet.
Program
MONGO SANTAMARIA/VALERIE COLEMAN
Afro Blue
JASON MORAN
Cane
ROBERTO SIERRA
Concierto de Cámera (with the Catalyst Quartet)
Conversation with Imani Winds
The Library's Music Division speaks with the members of the Imani Winds about their performance for the Library and their many projects. The discussion also includes Imani Winds' collaboration with the Catalyst Quartet to perform a nonet by Roberto Sierra.
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Imani Winds Educational Short Presentation
The Imani Winds, one of the world's great wind quintets, has been adding new works by under-represented voices to the repertoire for this unique ensemble through commissions and advocacy for over two decades. In this educational video, the Imani Winds introduces the listener to the instruments in the quintet.
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Looking for additional events?
You can check out last season’s Season-At-A-Glance here for access to existing content. You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read:
Throwback Thursday
(Re)Hearing Beethoven
The Boccaccio Project
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