BSO Midweek: Calypso Fusion

• Josanne Francis, steelpan drums

Camille Saint-Saëns — Carnival of the Animals ("XII. Fossils")
Jan Bach — Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra ("I. Cadenza")
Igor Stravinsky — The Firebird Suite ("Infernal dance of King Kashchei")
Brian Prechtl — Cassa Jam
James P. Johnson — Drums – A Symphonic Poem

Drums, Drums, Drums – including steelpan drums – are the focus of this concert. Josanne Francis, steelpan artist, joins the BSO for an exploration of percussion instruments, especially those with pitch. Other traditional orchestral percussion instruments like xylophone, and timpani, share the spotlight. Don’t miss it!

Recommended for GRADES 3-6 and up

About Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

https://www.bsomusic.org/

About Josanne Francis, steelpan drums

https://www.josannefrancis.com/