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Rhythm of the Americas

  • The Hult Center One Eugene Center Eugene Oregon (map)

Téenek (Duration: 16 minutes)
Gabriela Ortiz

Piano Concerto in One Movement (Duration: 19 minutes)
Florence Price
Michelle Cann, piano

Intermission

Piano Concerto in G Major (Duration: 23 minutes)
Maurice Ravel
Michelle Cann, piano

Harlem Suite (Duration: 18 minutes)
Duke Ellington

A thrilling fusion of symphonic mastery and jazz-infused energy! Grammy Award-winning pianist Michelle Cann takes center stage for both Florence Price’s Piano Concerto, a work of rich lyricism and bold orchestral colors, and Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G, a dazzling blend of elegance and swing. The evening begins with Gabriela Ortiz’s Téenek, pulsing with dynamic rhythms, and concludes with Duke Ellington’s Harlem Suite, a vibrant tribute to the heart of jazz. From bold orchestral textures to toe-tapping grooves, this concert is a celebration of rhythm, soul, and unstoppable energy!

Tickets start at $22 with $10 student/youth tickets.

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Arrive early for the free Guild Legacy Pre-Concert Talk to get the inside-scoop on the music you’re about to experience! The talk begins at 6:30 PM in the Hult Center Studio. All ticket-holders are welcome.


The Artists

Alex Prior
Conductor

Michelle Cann
Piano Soloist


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