March 13-14
Rhythms Across the Americas
Saturday | 3.14.26 | 8:00 PM
St. Paul's Church, 315 West 22nd Street
Matthew Aubin and TCS Conducting Fellow Valentina Paolucci lead a vibrant program of music from South America and the United States. Brazilian-American Clarice Assad’s Suite for Lower Strings is a playful riff on the music of J.S. Bach. Every section in the orchestra has a chance to shine in Alberto Ginastera’s virtuosic Variaciones Concertantes. Concerti by Heitor Villa-Lobos and TCS favorite Eric Ewazen round out the series.
Program
Suite for Lower Strings
Ciranda das sete notas
(Friday only)
Ballade for Bass Trombone, Harp and String Orchestra
(Saturday only)
Variaciones concertantes, op.23
Featured Artists
DJ Zentla
Bass Trombone
Saturday, 3.14
Eric Ewazen: Ballade for Bass Trombone, Harp and String Orchestra
Conductor
A leader in the 21st century orchestral landscape, Dr. Matthew Aubin is constantly reaching new audiences through innovative performance formats and creative initiatives both on and off the podium.
The 2022-23 season kicks off Dr. Aubin’s inaugural year as Music Director of the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, he is Music Director of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and serves as Artistic Director of The Chelsea Symphony. In his role at TCS, he has led highly visible collaborations with partners such …