The Program

Scott: Startin’ Sumthing
Duford: Variations on Drume Negrita
Resanovic: Drones and Nanorhythms
Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 6
Harbison: Quintet for Winds
Shaheen: Dance Mediterranea [Arr.]

The Artists

Imani Winds has established itself as one of the most successful chamber music ensembles in the United States. Since 1997, the Grammy-nominated quintet has taken a unique path, carving out a distinct presence in the classical music world with its dynamic playing, culturally poignant programming, genre-blurring collaborations, and inspirational outreach programs. With two member composers and a deep commitment to commissioning new work, the group is enriching the traditional wind quintet repertoire while meaningfully bridging European, American, African and Latin American traditions. Through commissions and performance the quintet regularly collaborates with artists ranging from Yo-Yo Ma to Wayne Shorter. The wide range of programs offered by Imani Winds demonstrates their mission to expand the repertoire and diversify new music sources. From Mendelssohn, Jean Françaix, and György Ligeti, to Astor Piazzolla, Elliott Carter, and John Harbison, the group actively seeks to engage new music and new voices into the modern classical idiom. For more information on Imani Winds, visit www.imaniwinds.com.