Summer Winds - July 24 & 25, 2021, 5:30pm
Milton Crotts, conductor
The Blue Ridge Orchestra woodwinds and brass present an elegant symphonic wind showcase comprising some sophisticated musical treats!
Soloist: Chris Leich, Percussion
A multi-instrumentalist who strives to bring out his own voice on whatever he plays, Chris received his double masters in Percussion Performance and Composition from the University of Delaware. He is particularly interested in complex rhythms and jazz fusion.
Program
Go to Berwick, Johnny (traditional) - Rosalind Buda, Scottish small pipes
WA Mozart, Serenade No. 11 in E flat
Hindemith, Plöner Musiktag: Morgenmusik – BRO Brass Quartet
Schubert, Little Symphony for Winds
JS Bach, Prelude to Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major – with Chris Leich, vibraphone
JS Bach, Invention No. 11 in G minor - BRO Woodwind septet
Stravinsky, Octet for Wind Instruments
Personnel
Bradford Malbon, flute - Amber Cook, flute - Carolyn Ziegler, flute - Pat Stone, oboe - Carlton Alexander, oboe - Gary Spaulding, clarinet - Justin Landry, clarinet - Allan Plumb, clarinet - Susan Cohen, bassoon - Mary Thomas, bassoon - Rosalind Buda, basson - Hobart Whitman, horn - Anthony Ammons, horn - Casey Coppenbarger, trumpet - Bill Ross, trumpet - Rienette Davis, trombone - JP Carney, trombone - Chris Leich, percussion
Note: due to venue constraints, we are not able to accept FriendPass tickets for Summer Winds. Friend discounts are available. Email us for more information.
Rain Information
The event scheduled for Sunday, July 25 is being moved INDOORS to the Diana Wortham Theatre.
Please note that masks are required inside the Wortham Center building, regardless of your vaccination status.
If you need to contact the Wortham Center Box Office about your tickets, please call them at (828) 257-4350. They will be available starting 90 minutes before the performance.
Venue
Market Street Courtyard (outdoors)
at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville 28801
about the venue
The Market Street Courtyard is located behind Wortham Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Asheville. Seating capacity for these performances is 75. Wortham is observing additional safety protocols in light of COVID-19, which you can read about here.
Market Street Courtyard at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. BRO performances will have 75 seats for audience.