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Saturday July 26, 6:00pm
Michael Stern, conductor
ON THE PROGRAM
Carlos Simon: Four Black American Dances
Johannes Brahms: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello
INTERMISSION
Stravinsky: Pulcinella: Suite
Márquez: Conga del Fuego Nuevo (“New Fire Conga”)
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
From sunlit trails to festive mountain gatherings, Summit County bursts with moments of pure celebration and shared joy. Experience the joy, energy, and exuberance of music with a vibrant program that captures the pure delight of living in the mountains. The evening opens with Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances, a dynamic work that blends classical and contemporary influences as a tribute to the rich cultural traditions and expressive power of Black American dance. Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite follows, a playful ballet score inspired by 18th-century commedia dell’arte. Bursting with charm, humor, and lively melodies, this suite is a joyful nod to the past with Stravinsky’s unmistakable modern twist. The concert concludes with Arturo Márquez’s Conga del Fuego Nuevo, a fiery and rhythmic showpiece inspired by the conga dance, with infectious melodies and explosive energy that will have you tapping your feet and smiling in delight.
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Saturday July 26, 6:00pm
Michael Stern, conductor
ON THE PROGRAM
Carlos Simon: Four Black American Dances
Johannes Brahms: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello
INTERMISSION
Stravinsky: Pulcinella: Suite
Márquez: Conga del Fuego Nuevo (“New Fire Conga”)
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
From sunlit trails to festive mountain gatherings, Summit County bursts with moments of pure celebration and shared joy. Experience the joy, energy, and exuberance of music with a vibrant program that captures the pure delight of living in the mountains. The evening opens with Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances, a dynamic work that blends classical and contemporary influences as a tribute to the rich cultural traditions and expressive power of Black American dance. Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite follows, a playful ballet score inspired by 18th-century commedia dell’arte. Bursting with charm, humor, and lively melodies, this suite is a joyful nod to the past with Stravinsky’s unmistakable modern twist. The concert concludes with Arturo Márquez’s Conga del Fuego Nuevo, a fiery and rhythmic showpiece inspired by the conga dance, with infectious melodies and explosive energy that will have you tapping your feet and smiling in delight.
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