Cantus & Imani Winds

Synergy defined: That’s the only way to describe a pairing of chamber group Imani Winds and vocal ensemble Cantus, whose “exalting finesse” and “spontaneous grace” wowed The Washington Post. Both ensembles started out on a mission to change the face of classical music, and after a combined four decades of experience, both have become standard-bearers, proving that artistic excellence paired with intentional programming delivers stellar results. And this special ancestry-themed concert, titled "My Ancestors Speak ," will be no exception. Get ready for something exceptional, thought-provoking, and uplifting all at once at this concert featuring new versions of traditional spirituals and cutting-edge works by composers from a variety of backgrounds. Program: My Ancestors Speak Red Clay and Mississippi Delta — Valerie Coleman How Can I Keep from Singing? — Robert Lowry, arr. Stephen Caracciolo Mi Tierra — Gloria Estefan, arr. Yosvany Estepe Diaz Vocalise 2 (from Wind Horse ) — Tōru Takemitsu Feng, mvt. 1 - Introduction — Chen Yi Feng, mvt. 2 - Rondo — Chen Yi Rocking Jerusalem (from Three American Spirituals ) — Traditional, arr. Jeff Scott Mr. Banjo (from Three American Spirituals ) — Traditional, arr. Jeff Scott Balm in Gilead (from Three American Spirituals ) — Traditional, arr. Jeff Scott Ku’u Ipo I Ka He’e Pu’e One — Miriam Likelike, arr. Marsha Schweitzer and Chris Foss Left — Angélica Negrón (NEWLY COMMISSIONED) My Ancestors Speak — Alex Weiser (NEWLY COMMISSIONED)