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Winner of an Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Sphinx Organization’s Medal of Excellence, flutist Demarre McGill appeared with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as soloist aged just 15. Since then he’s gone on to establish himself at the forefront of his craft, here joining Music Director Earl Lee and the A2SO for Mozart’s dazzling flute concerto.

We feature our Horizons Young Artist in a free concert at Union College for all to enjoy.

In the year marking the 50th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich’s death, the ESO plays his lyrical and powerful Symphony No. 5, a work in which many listeners hear despair beneath the glorious melodies. The work is paired with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme with cello soloist Christine Lamprea. Opening the concert is a work by Jonathan Bailey Holland, composer and dean at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music: Motor City Dance Mix. It is a vibrant musical collage, in homage to Holland’s home city of Detroit, influenced by classical, hip-hop, jazz, and other musical genres.

Experience the groundbreaking artistry of Sphinx Virtuosi, an extension of Detroit’s own globally renowned Sphinx Organization, committed to amplifying Black and Latino voices in classical music. The self-conducted chamber orchestra delivers a pioneering evening titled American Form/s: a musical tapestry spotlighting the many sounds of American classical music and composers of color. Vibrant, varied, and storied, take a journey through classically framed infusions of soul, bluegrass, jazz, blues, and elements of rag.

### Event Description: Rubén Rengel with Symphony Tacoma **Date:** Saturday, March 22, 2025 **Time:** 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM **Location:** Symphony Tacoma, Tacoma, WA Join us for an enchanting evening of classical music as Rubén Rengel, an acclaimed violinist, performs with Symphony Tacoma under the baton of conductor Sarah Ioannides. This special concert, titled "THE AMERICAS," will feature a captivating program that includes: - **Piazzolla:** Four Seasons of Buenos Aires - **Carreño:** Serenade for Strings - **Barber:** Adagio for Strings, Op. 11 - **Still:** Danzas de Panama This event promises to be a memorable experience, showcasing the rich and diverse musical heritage of the Americas. Don't miss the opportunity to witness these masterpieces performed live by talented musicians. **Add to Calendar:** - [Google Calendar](#) - [ICS](#) For more information and to learn more about the event, please visit our website. --- **Note:** The above links are placeholders and should be replaced with actual URLs for Google Calendar and ICS file downloads.

“Johnson’s conducting is both stylish and powerful” — Philadelphia Inquirer “Adé is a Chicagoland wunderkind … known not only as a one-name performer but also as one singular sensation … played with a sweet tone and strength of character.” — The Grand Rapids Press