Music Mondays: Imani Winds
December 16, 2024
Imani Winds
Winners of the 2024 GRAMMY award, the Imani Winds has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, and imaginative collaborations. Here they perform The French Connection: music connected to French culture, including Stravinsky’s seminal, thrilling ballet, Rite of Spring. Hear why “Imani’s got it all.” (Philadelphia Enquirer)
Program: The French Connection
Igor Stravinsky (arr. Jonathan Russell) — Rite of Spring
Jean Francaix — Quintet No. 2
Lalo Shifrin — La Nouvelle Orleans
Valerie Coleman — Portraits of Josephine Baker
Lina Mathon Blanchet, arr. Gil DeJean — A Haitian Tale
