Cantus and Imani Winds come together in a powerful joint concert built around the theme of Ancestry, celebrating the rich, diverse heritages of both ensembles. Through a blend of story and song, the program explores deep connections to culture, history, and identity, pairing Cantus’s lush vocal sound with the vibrant energy of Imani Winds across a repertoire spanning centuries and continents. The program includes a new work commissioned for the two ensembles.
Program
- Valerie Coleman: Red Clay and Mississippi Delta
- Robert Lowry, arr. Stephen Caracciolo: How Can I Keep from Singing?
- Gloria Estefan, arr. Yosvany Estepe Diaz: Mi Tierra
- Tōru Takemitsu: Vocalise 2 (from Wind Horse)
- Chen Yi: Feng, Introduction and Rondo
- arr. Jeff Scott: Rocking Jerusalem
- Intermission
- arr. Jeff Scott: Mr. Banjo
- arr. Jeff Scott: Balm in Gilead
- arr. Marsha Schweitzer: Ku’u Ipo I Ka He’e Pu’e One
- Angélica Negrón: Left (New Commission)
- Alex Weiser: My Ancestors Speak (New Commission)
- arr. Jacob Christopher: Tritsch-Tratsch Polka