Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

Have a Ball Concert Duration: 2 hours (includes intermission) Nathalie Joachim New Work, commissioned by Orpheus Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11 Adapted by Shuying Li Nobuyuki Tsujii, piano Schumann Carnaval, Op. 9 Orchestrated by Zachary Wadsworth It’s always a party when Nobuyuki Tsujii sits in with Orpheus, especially when they revel in the shimmering virtuosity of Chopin. Instead of the usual orchestration that puts the ensemble deep in the background, a bespoke arrangement by Shuying Li lets the musicians of Orpheus be true partners. The raucous characters and grand spectacles of a Venetian Ball come roaring to life in Zachary Wadsworth’s update of Schumann’s beloved piano score, Carnaval. A new work from composer/flutist/vocalist Nathalie Joachim kicks off the festivities with a celebration of her Haitian culture.