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Sounds of the Americas: Sounds of Brazil
Presented by Diablo Symphony Orchestra
- Date: 05/14/2023 2:00 PM - 4:15 PM
- Location: Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, California 94596 - Introduction: From the Brazilian tambourine to inspirations for Charlie Chaplin.
Featuring Brian Rice & the Berkeley Choro Ensemble
Jean Ahn – Many Hues of Green (world premiere, DSO commission to celebrate Diamond Jubilee Anniversary)
Clarice Assad—Brazilian Fanfare
Felipe Senna—Choro Suite & Concerto for Pandeiro and Orchestra (world premiere)
Darius Milhaud—Le Bœuf sur le Toit (with screening of Charlie Chaplin’s The Adventurer)
This varied program highlights a range of beautiful music from Brazil, including the world premiere of a concerto for pandeiro, the Brazilian tambourine. We also premiere local composer Jean Ahn’s new work for the Diablo Symphony’s 60th anniversary and present an uproarious work by Milhaud, envisioned to be played with any film by Charlie Chaplin, providing a lighthearted finale to the season.
Running Time: approx. 1 hour 45 minutes, with one intermission