january, 2017
21jan7:30 pmPerformance of ElegyAkropolis Reed Quintet in Corrales, New Mexico
Event Details
Akropolis Reed Quintet performs my Elegy, arranged for reed quintet, at Historic Old San Ysidro Church, Old Church Road, Corrales, New Mexico 87048, on Saturday January 21, 2017 at 7:30 PM. Hailed internationally
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Event Details
Akropolis Reed Quintet performs my Elegy, arranged for reed quintet, at Historic Old San Ysidro Church, Old Church Road, Corrales, New Mexico 87048, on Saturday January 21, 2017 at 7:30 PM.
Hailed internationally for their imaginative, infallible musicality, and huge vitality, the Akropolis Reed Quintet takes listeners on extraordinary music adventures, performing an innovative repertoire with acclaimed precision. Their dynamic and energetic performances feature informative musical introductions; great ensemble chemistry; and accessible contemporary works framed by invigorating arrangements of classical music spanning four centuries. Akropolis is Tim Gocklin (oboe), Kari Dion (clarinet), Matt Landry (saxophone), Andrew Koeppe (bass clarinet), and Ryan Reynolds (bassoon). The Quintet\’s program is entitled These American Stories, and will include \’Overture to Treemonisha\’ by Scott Joplin; The Alcotts from Piano Sonata No. 2 by Charles Ives; \’An American in Paris\’ by George Gershwin; Elegy from Duo Sonata by Gregory Wanamaker; \’Sorrow and Celebration for Reed Quintet and Audience\’ by John Steinmetz; and Duke Ellington\’s \’The Neo-Hip-Hot Cool-Kiddies Communities.\’
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Recital Hall - Central Washington University
400 E. University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Organizer
Historic Old San Ysidro Church