PROGRAM
Imani Winds performs Förster, Berio
Faith: Imani-literally "faith" in Swahili-embodies the mission of Imani Winds: to bridge European and African musical traditions, to explore repertoire of diverse cultures, and to reflect its five members' own rich experiences as classical musicians of color. This week on Saint Paul Sunday, each of these aspirations shines. We'll hear original works by two members of the quintet, music of Czech composer Josef Bohuslav Förster, and "Tom Cats," a charming narrated movement from Luciano Berio's Opus No. Zoo.
MUSIC PLAYED IN THE PROGRAM
- John Rosamond Johnson, arr. Valerie Coleman: Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing
- Valerie Coleman: Concerto for Wind Quintet
—I. Afro
—II. Vocalise
—III. Danza - Jeff Scott: Homage to Duke
- Luciano Berio: Opus No. Zoo
—I. Tom Cats - Josef Bohuslav Förster: Kvintet, Op. 95
—II. Allegro Moderato - Valerie Coleman: Umoja
MIXED COMPANY
POSTED BY VAUGHN ORMSETH ON JUNE 30, 2005
Elation
There's something especially evocative in the harmonies and timbres of woodwind music. In the case of Imani Winds, for me the most immediate flavor of that expressiveness is joy. The Imanis' mix of instruments in combination with their finely honed artistry and repertoire elevates any room, as it did our studio when they played this program—a wonderful quilt of arrangements and works ranging from African-American hymn music to bittersweet echoes of turn-of-the-century Prague. (more)
LINKS AND RESOURCES
Artist profile: Imani Winds
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Other performances on Saint Paul Sunday:
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Imani Winds plays Haas, del Aguila
