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New World Symphonies
May 15 & 16, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Program

New World Symphonies

May 15 & 16, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Tennessee Theatre


Sponsored by

 
PROGRAM


Aram Demirjian, conductor
Obayana Ajanaku, drummer
Indigenous Vibes
 
FLORENCE PRICE
Colonia Dance


DERRICK SKYE
Between Suns: Concerto for African Drums and Orchestra (World Premiere)
   I. Solar Periapsis
   II. Tidal Sync
   III. Elliptical Pulse
   IV. Phase Dilation
   V. Orbital Convergence

INTERMISSION

ANTONIN DVORAK
Symphony No. 9 ("From the New World")
   I. Adagio
   II. Largo
   III. Scherzo
   IV. Finale: Allegro


This concert will be broadcast on WUOT 91.9 FM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 8 p.m.
This concert will be rebroadcast on WUOT 91.9 FM on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 8 p.m.

Latecomers will be seated during the first convenient pause in the performance.
The use of recording devices and/or flash photography during the performance is strictly prohibited. Please remember to silence all electronic devices and refrain from text messaging during the concert. Mobile devices may be used to read program notes during the concert.
Programs and artists subject to change.