American Composers Orchestra

Valerie Coleman’s new work, co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall, is titled Phenomenal Women and is one of the thought-provoking and highly exciting works you will hear on this program. In addition to Coleman’s, there’s a world premiere from Alex Temple, a composer who integrates love for pop culture and the Western classical tradition, and a colorful Joan Tower work that juxtaposes large blocks of sound with intimate solos and duets. Performers American Composers Orchestra George Manahan, Music Director and Conductor Imani Winds ·· Valerie Coleman, Flute ·· Toyin Spellman-Diaz, Oboe ·· Mark Dover, Clarinet ·· Jeff Scott, French Horn ·· Monica Ellis, Bassoon Meaghan Burke, Vocalist Program VALERIE COLEMAN Phenomenal Women Concerto for Wind Quintet (World Premiere, co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall) JOAN TOWER Chamber Dance ALEX TEMPLE Three Principles of Noir (World Premiere) Tickets on sale: August 6 at 8 AM for subscribers and members August 20 at 8 AM for the general public