Imani Winds
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The dynamic, award-winning quintet returns to the Westermann Stage with an exciting new repertoire.
Imani Winds is back! Celebrating over two decades of music making, the Grammy winning 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 oboist Toyin Spellman is on leave for this spring, and the oboe seat is being covered by Mekhi Gladden, a recent Curtis Institute graduate and a former student of Toyin. Since the musicians are listed by name in this release, we should include this detail so no one is unhappy.
Program title: BLACK AND BROWN II: A celebration of composers of color
Composers include:
Damien Geter
Carlos Simon
Paquito D’Rivera
Valerie Coleman
Andy Akiho
Billy Taylor