Heitor Villa-Lobos, composer | Schedule & Tickets 2025

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### Principal Brothers Concert

**Date:** April 19, 2025  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** Washington Irving  
**Virtual Concert Availability:** April 21 - April 26, 2025

**Event Description:**

Join us for an extraordinary evening of wind chamber music featuring the Principal Brothers, a group of distinguished wind principals from some of the nation's leading symphony orchestras. This concert will showcase the talents of:

- **Demarre McGill** (Flute)
- **Titus Underwood** (Oboe)
- **Anthony McGill** (Clarinet)
- **Bryan Young** (Bassoon)

The program includes a series of new works composed by James Lee III specifically for these musicians, alongside pieces by Villa-Lobos and selections from Bach's "The Art of Fugue."

**Program:**

1. **J. S. Bach:** Selections from "The Art of Fugue"
2. **James Lee III:** Principal Brothers No. 1
3. **H. Villa-Lobos:** Quartet
4. **James Lee III:** Principal Brothers No. 2
5. **Intermission**
6. **James Lee III:** Principal Brothers No. 3
7. **Valerie Coleman:** Rubispheres
8. **James Lee III:** Principal Brothers No. 4
9. **Errollyn Wallen:** Commission by PCMS
10. **J. S. Bach:** Selections from "The Art of Fugue"

**About the Artists:**

- **Demarre McGill** is a renowned flutist and principal of the Seattle Symphony.
- **Titus Underwood** is the principal oboist of the Nashville Symphony.
- **Anthony McGill** is the principal clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic.
- **Bryan Young** is the principal bassoonist of the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra and co-founder of the Poulenc Trio. He is also a prominent figure in the technology sector and holds several leadership positions in music organizations.

**Ticket Information:**

- **MANN Series Tickets:** Available for purchase.
- **Single Tickets:** Starting at $20, available from October 7, 2024.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the synergy of these exceptional musicians and the premiere of new compositions that celebrate their artistry. Secure your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable musical journey.

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Experience the symphonic brilliance of "Mahler & Eight Timpani," a concert event that promises an unforgettable evening under the baton of conductor Marcelo Lehninger, with the exceptional Daniel Karas on timpani and the captivating Addy Sterrett as soprano. This concert is a celebration of musical mastery, featuring a diverse program that includes Villa-Lobos' Bachianas Brasileiras No.1, Johann Carl Christian Fischer's Symphony with Eight Obbligato Timpani, and Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 4.

The concert opens with a unique piece that showcases the cello section, followed by a concerto that percussion enthusiasts will adore, featuring eight timpani played by the principal timpanist, Dan Karas. Addy Sterrett, the most recent winner of the Bach Festival Keller Award, will grace the stage with her soprano voice, adding to the evening's enchantment.

This event is scheduled for two performances:
- Friday, March 21, 2025, at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM

Both performances will be held at the DeVos Performance Hall, offering audiences the perfect setting to immerse themselves in the beauty of classical music.

Tickets are available for purchase, promising an evening of exquisite music that celebrates the legacy of Mahler and the innovative spirit of the composers featured. Join us for "Mahler & Eight Timpani" and be part of a musical journey that resonates with the soul.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Helen DeVos, for their generous support. Marcelo Lehninger's leadership is made possible through the Daniel & Pamella DeVos Music Director Chair, and Daniel Karas's performance is supported by the Bonnie K. Miller Chair. The guest artist sponsor for this event is the Edith I. Blodgett Guest Artist Fund.

Don't miss this spectacular showcase of talent and music at the DeVos Performance Hall. Buy your tickets now and be part of a memorable night with the Grand Rapids Symphony.

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Shin-ichi Fukuda began playing the classical guitar at the age of eleven under the direction of Tatsuya Saitoh and has since pursued a brilliant career as a leading guitarist. He has performed with orchestras and as a solo recitalist in concert halls around the world, including New York’s Merkin Concert Hall, Tokyo’s Metropolitan Museum, and Athens’s Megaron Concert Hall. Fukuda has earned international acclaim for his musicianship, receiving first prizes in the 1st Carpentras International Guitar Competition and the 23rd Paris International Competition, as well as top prizes in competitions and festivals in Italy, Spain, and Japan. Fukuda’s repertoire spans from the Renaissance to today, and he has premiered many pieces by 21st-century composers, such as Leo Brouwer’s Concerto da Requiem, an homage to Toru Takemitsu that is dedicated to Fukuda. A highly gifted and enthusiastic teacher, Fukuda is a guest professor at Shanghai Conservatory in China and has trained many pupils who have gone on to attain the highest honors, including Kaori Muraji, Daisuke Suzuki, and Yasuji Ohagi. He has produced 84 recordings in a career that spans more than four decades.