Music Music@Amherst Presents: Imani Winds with Cory Smythe, Piano

Celebrating over two decades of music-making, the twice-GRAMMY-nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and an 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 as a 21st-century group, Imani Winds is devoutly committed to expanding the wind quintet repertoire by commissioning music from new voices that reflect historical events and the times in which we currently live.

Imani Winds:
Brandon Patrick George, Flute
Toyin Spellman-Diaz, Oboe
Mark Dover, Clarinet
Kevin Newton, French Horn
Monica Ellis, Bassoon

Program with Cory Smythe, Piano:

Revolutionary, aka The Civil Rights Project
Reflecting the struggles we face, the times we live in and the hope we must have.
Works by Sam Cooke, Frederic Rzewski, Vijay Iyer, Jason Moran and Valerie Coleman

Tickets are available as part of the M@A 2022-23 subscription packages, via the ticketing website listed below from Aug. 1 to Sept. 1. Single tickets are also available at amherst.universitytickets.com. Seating is assigned.