For this Classical Spree, the OSM invites the recently formed Ensemble Obiora, composed of musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds, for a fabulous concert on the theme of the Americas. The ensemble will perform Dvořák’s magnificent “American” Quartet, as well as the Fantasia for Saxophone by Brazilian composer Villa-Lobos, featuring celebrated American saxophonist Stephen Banks. This program will be preceded by George Walker’s Lyric for Strings.
Ensemble Obiora and Saxophonist Steven Banks
- Ensemble Obiora Rafael Payare (chef d’orchestre), Steven Banks (saxophone)
- Programme de concert et artistes sujets à changement sans préavis
- Changement de titre du concert. Anciennement L'Ensemble Obiora et Branford Marsalis
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