Details:
Duke Ellington’s The River: A symphonic jazz celebration
Peace Concert Hall
Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, March 2 at 3:00 pm
Conductor
Lee Mills, conductor
PROGRAM
Mary Lou Williams: Zodiac Suite for orchestra
Mason Bates: Liquid Interface
Duke Ellington: Suite from “The River”
Experience the timeless charm and jazzy elegance of Mary Lou Williams’ Zodiac Suite for orchestra, beginning your concert experience with its captivating melodies and intricate rhythms. Then, immerse yourself in a sonic journey unlike any other as we begin the concert with Mason Bates’ mesmerizing Liquid Interface, an evocative exploration of the intersection between nature and technology. Dive into the vibrant world of jazz with Duke Ellington’s Suite from The River, where the music ebbs, gurgles, and flows like our own Reedy River.
Pre-Concert Conversation
Free for concert ticketholders, one hour before the performance inside Peace Concert Hall. Join Music Director Lee Mills, Executive Director Jessica Satava, and special guests for an engaging exploration of the composer’s ideas, musical themes, and history of the music you’re about to hear.
