Name: Imani Winds: Black and Brown
Start: 2024-02-25T01:30-00:00
End: 2024-02-25T03:30-00:00
Location: Nichols Concert Hall

“The signature contribution of this group [is] a technical ease with extravagant gestures, intense production of sound, and the daring expressive liberties that come only after musicians have developed a sixth sense of ensemble-bonding. Imani’s got it all.” - Philadelphia Inquirer

A celebration of composers of color

This trailblazing, Grammy-nominated wind quintet celebrates Black History Month with a playlist that includes traditional chamber music repertoire and newly commissioned works that reflect important historical events, as well as the times of today. Composers include Paquito D’Rivera, Wayne Shorter, Andy Akiho, Billy Taylor, and more.

More about Imani Winds
Celebrating over a quarter century of music making, the twice Grammy-nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

The ensemble’s playlist embraces traditional chamber music repertoire, and newly commissioned works from voices that reflect historical events and the times in which we currently live.

Recent projects include a Jessie Montgomery composition inspired by her great-grandfather’s migration from the American south to the north, socially conscious music by Andy Akiho, reflecting on mass incarceration, and a work by Carlos Simon celebrating iconic figures of the African American community. These works and more have been commissioned as a part of the Legacy Commissioning Project.

Members include Brandon Patrick George, flute; Mekhi Gladden, oboe (who will substitute for regular member Toyin Spellman-Diaz); Mark Dover, clarinet; Monica Ellis, bassoon; and Kevin Newton, French horn.

PROGRAM

I Said What I Said*.............................................................Damien Geter

Giants†...................................................................................Carlos Simon
i.   Bessie Smith
ii.   Cornel West
iii.   Herbie Hancock

Selections from Aires Tropicales.................................Paquito D’Rivera

INTERMISSION

Rubispheres No. 1...............................................................Valerie Coleman
(For flute, clarinet & bassoon)
i.   DROM
ii.   Serenade
iii.   Revival

BeLoud, BeLoved, BeLonging ‡.................................Andy Akiho (b. 1979)

I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free.........Billy Taylor (1921-2010)
arr. Mark Dover

*Written for Imani Winds. Commissioned by Anima Mundi Productions, Chamber Music Northwest and the Oregon Bach Festival. Premiered April 28, 2022 in Portland, OR.

†Commissioned by Imani Winds and Shriver Concert Hall Series. Premiered May 14, 2023.

‡ Commissioned by Imani Winds with support from the Concert Artists Guild Richard Weinert Award, the Imani Winds Foundation and the Kaufman Music Center. Premiered October 26, 2022 in New York City

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All seats this season are assigned with the exception of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Duke It Out! which are general seating. Please visit nicholsconcerthall.org for more seating information.
Please only sit in your assigned seat. Please see an usher if you need assistance.
There are ADA seats available for those who need them. Please contact the Box Office if you need additional assistance.

General Information:

Bathrooms and water fountains are located on the lower level of the building, directly below the lobby.
Please note that Sections 7, 8, and Terrace are in the balcony and are only accessible by stairs. There is no elevator access to the balcony seating area.
Please turn off or silence cell phones and other electronic devices.
There is no photography or audio/video recording allowed at any event this season. This policy will be strictly enforced, and violators may be asked to leave.
The Box Office opens 90 minutes prior to the start of the event and will remain open throughout intermission.
There is no food or drink allowed in the concert hall.
Smoking is not permitted in or within 20 feet of the building.
Out of respect to the performers and audience members, latecomers are asked to remain in the lobby until an usher can assist you with late seating.

The Music Institute of Chicago no longer requires concertgoers to wear masks while in the building, though we respect those who choose to do so. If you are exhibiting any symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath, we strongly encourage you to not attend.

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