Name: Roderick Williams, baritone, with Julius Drake, piano
Start: 2025-02-07T20:00:00

Swarthmore College's Department of Music and Dance is set to enchant audiences with a diverse and dynamic array of performances and workshops. From the timeless orchestral classics of Prokofiev and Vivaldi to the vibrant expressions of contemporary and traditional music, the events feature stellar artists like the Jasper String Quartet, Roderick Williams, and Jeremy Dutcher. Running from December 2024 through March 2025, this series not only celebrates the rich heritage of global music but also fosters collaboration between seasoned musicians and aspiring students, creating an unparalleled cultural experience.

A Harmonious Confluence: Swarthmore College's Musical Extravaganza

Swarthmore College's Department of Music and Dance is set to host a series of dynamic events that promise to transcend cultural boundaries and defy musical conventions. With an eclectic mix of masterclasses, workshops, and performances, these events will feature renowned artists like baritone Roderick Williams and pianist Julius Drake, alongside innovative projects such as 'Collisione Mondiale.' From percussion workshops to operatic performances and global music ensembles, Swarthmore invites audiences to experience a celebration of diversity and artistry.

Cultural Fusion at Swarthmore: A Celebration of Global Music and Dance

Julius Drake

Swarthmore College Department of Music and Dance

He performs regularly with all the BBC orchestras, and many other ensembles including the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the Philharmonia, London Sinfonietta, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the Hallé, Britten Sinfonia, Bournemouth Symphony and Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Abroad Roderick has worked with the Berlin Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Russian National Orchestra, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Ensemble Orchestral de Paris, Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome and Bach Collegium Japan amongst others. His many festival appearances include the BBC Proms (including the Last Night in 2014), Edinburgh, Cheltenham, Bath, Aldeburgh and Melbourne Festivals.

Roderick Williams, baritone, with Julius Drake, piano

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