Philadelphia Chamber Music Society: Imani Winds
Free (Online: pay-what-you-wish | In person: $20 general, $10 student)
Tania León — De Memorias
Heitor Villa-Lobos — Trio for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon, W 182
Pixinguinha — Um a zero (arr. for wind quintet)
Miguel del Águila — Wind Quintet No. 2
Astor Piazzolla — Tango Suite (arr. for wind quintet)
Acclaimed for their "bristling energy" and "febrile flair and panache" (Chicago Classical Review), the Grammy-nominated Imani Winds has carved out a distinct presence in the classical music world with its dynamic playing and culturally poignant programming. Featuring works by Cuban, Brazilian, Argentine, and Uruguayan-American composers, the group's program reflects its deep commitment to enriching the traditional wind quintet repertoire.
About Imani Winds
elebrating over a quarter century of music making, the twice Grammy-nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations, and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
The ensemble's playlist embraces traditional chamber music repertoire and newly commissioned works from voices that reflect historical events and the times in which we currently live.
http://www.imaniwinds.com/American Philosophical Society: Benjamin Franklin Hall
427 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
United States