
Téenek (Duration: 16 minutes)
Gabriela Ortiz
Piano Concerto in One Movement (Duration: 19 minutes)
Florence Price
Michelle Cann, piano
Intermission
Piano Concerto in G Major (Duration: 23 minutes)
Maurice Ravel
Michelle Cann, piano
Harlem Suite (Duration: 18 minutes)
Duke Ellington
A thrilling fusion of symphonic mastery and jazz-infused energy! Grammy Award-winning pianist Michelle Cann takes center stage for both Florence Price’s Piano Concerto, a work of rich lyricism and bold orchestral colors, and Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G, a dazzling blend of elegance and swing. The evening begins with Gabriela Ortiz’s Téenek, pulsing with dynamic rhythms, and concludes with Duke Ellington’s Harlem Suite, a vibrant tribute to the heart of jazz. From bold orchestral textures to toe-tapping grooves, this concert is a celebration of rhythm, soul, and unstoppable energy!
Eugene Symphony presents
This performance is part of the Masterworks series!