BSO Midweek: Calypso Fusion
$15-$20
- Josanne Francis, steelpan drums
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
For over a century, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has been recognized as one of America's leading orchestras. The orchestra is internationally renowned and locally admired for its performances, recordings, and community and educational initiatives including OrchKids.
https://www.bsomusic.org/About Josanne Francis, steelpan drums
Award-winning steelpan musician and educator Josanne Francis engages a cross-section of styles, including traditional calypso, jazz, Indian, and European classical. She has collaborated with renowned artists such as Etienne Charles, Jon Batiste, David Rudder, and Andy Narell, and has appeared with the Michigan Philharmonic and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. She has also graced the stages of Carnegie Hall, the John F. Kennedy Center, Strathmore, and Lincoln Center.
https://www.josannefrancis.com/