National Sawdust: Palaver Strings & Kebra-Seyoun Charles, double bass
$20
- Kebra-Seyoun Charles, double bass
Béla Bartók — Romanian Folk Dances for strings, Sz. 68, BB 76 (arr. Alex Goodin)
Edvard Grieg — Holberg Suite, Op. 40 ("From Holberg's Time")
Greg Boardman / Elsie Gawler / Mikael Marin / Roger Tallroth — Yorkshire Lass/One Hour in Hungary/Shuckin' Stiddy
John B. Hedges — Raise Hymn, Praise Shout
Palaver Strings celebrates the joy and catharsis of music in a program featuring bassist Kebra-Seyoun Charles, winner of the 2022 Sphinx Competition. In a mashup of musical styles and eras, the ensemble combines string orchestra classics by Grieg and Bartók with fiddle tunes and Feeling Good, a song made famous by Nina Simone.
About Palaver Strings
Palaver Strings is a musician-led string ensemble and nonprofit organization based in Portland, ME. Founded in 2014, Palaver has established itself as a forward-thinking ensemble whose mission is to strengthen and inspire community through music. In our musician-led model, Palaver's musicians share artistic and administrative leadership, guided by a passion for engaging new audiences, addressing social justice issues, and amplifying underrepresented voices. Each year, Palaver presents a full series of live performances featuring diverse musical programming, cross-genre projects, and community collaborations.
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