Last Concert of Season 63 for the Annapolis Symphony
Join us for the last Masterworks Series performance of Season 63 for the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra to celebrate Maestro José-Luis Novo’s 20 years of artistic excellence as the ASO’s Artistic Director and Conductor. Get your tickets now for one of the performances on April 4 and 5 at Maryland Hall, Annapolis.
Listen for the lushness of sound, the exotic element of the music and sensuality. Artistic Director and Conductor José-Luis Novo says, “Ravel’s piece is very sexy. It’s a love story that presents an ideal world and ideal sounds, painting a world of sounds that is so incredibly attractive.” Listen to how Ravel uses the orchestra and the different instruments to create sumptuous colors and moods. The 2nd Suite opens with one of the most famous sunrises in all of music.
Music Program for Masterworks V
Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2
From the famous sunrise in classical music to the triumph of love, Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloe is considered one of the crowning achievements of French classical music.
Dalí Quartet
Joining the ASO is the acclaimed Dalí Quartet, Chamber Music America’s 2024 Ensemble of the Year, celebrated for elevating Latin American string quartet repertoire alongside classical and romantic masterpieces.
Contemporary composer Sonia Morales-Matos’ Fiesta No. 2 is a vibrant fusion of Latin American dance rhythms and classical brilliance. This festive work for string quartet, string orchestra, and percussion invites the audience to a joyful celebration of unity, peace, and hope.
The World Première of Dr. Roydon Tse’s New Composition, Restless World Anew
An innovative and exciting composer, Canadian Roydon Tse is an emerging artist of note. Inspired by nature, Royden Tse’s work presents the sounds of birds and the fluttering of wings in a three-movement composition. Don’t miss the debut of his latest composition in Annapolis.
MUSIC PROGRAM
Roydon Tse World Premiere (ASO/GLFCAM* Co-commission)
Dalí Quartet, string quartet
Sonia Morales-Matos Fiesta No. 2
Dalí Quartet, string quartet
Maurice Ravel Daphnis et Chloé, Suites No. 1 & 2
* Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music
April 4-5 at 7:30 PM at Maryland Hall
Don’t miss this celebration of bold new voices and timeless classics. Reserve your seat for this unforgettable performance today. Purchase Your Tickets Now
