The Savannah Philharmonic announces Romantic Rachmaninoff as the opening night concert
to kick off the 16th season on August 24, 2024 at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts with Conductor
Keitaro Harada and Imani Winds performing. Celebrating over a quarter century of music making, Grammy award winner 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. To date, one of Imani Winds’ most humbling recognitions is a permanent presence in the
classical music section of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and
Culture in Washington DC.
The evening includes YŪZŌ TOYAMA Rhapsody for Orchestra, RUTH GIPPS Death on the
Pale Horse, AMERICAN PREMIERE,JEFF SCOTT Paradise Valley, and RACHMANINOFF
Symphony No. 2.
Members of Imani Winds quintet are Brandon Patrick George, flute; Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboe;
Mark Dover, clarinet; Kevin Newton, French horn; and Monica Ellis, bassoon.
In addition to the August 24th concert, Imani Winds members will work with students at Groves
High School and Savannah High School on August 22nd. The full quintet will work with
students at Savannah Christian Preparatory School on August 23rd.
WHEN: Saturday, August 24, 2024
7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lucas Theatre for the Arts
32 Abercorn Street
Savannah, Georgia 31401
MORE: For more information about the Philharmonic or to purchase tickets, call 912.232.6002
or email [email protected]