Atlanta Wind Symphony Remembers Stravinsky

If you're a symphony fan the name Igor Stravinsky is a familiar one. Considered to be the most influential music composer of modern times, The Atlanta Wind Symphony will pay tribute to him and his music this weekend with "Remembering Stravinsky."

Stravinsky was named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century and his music is revered among many classical music circles. The concert will feature four works of Stravinsky: “Circus Polka for a Young Elephant,” Symphonies of Wind Instruments,” Ebony Concerto” (dedicated to Woody Herman), and “Piano Concerto.”

 Dr. Patrick K. Carney, AWS Conductor and Music Director, states “I am truly excited about this performance, and this group has worked extremely hard to ensure that it will be among our best.”     

The symphony, now in its 32nd season, will welcome guest artist, Michiko Otaki at the piano.  Otaki has performed at major venues throughout the U.S. and abroad, including Washington’s National Gallery, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, Cleveland’s Museum of Art, the Chamber Music Hall of the Warsaw Philharmonic, and often at Atlanta’s Spivey Hall.  Born in Japan, Ms. Otaki studied at the San Francisco Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, and the University of Miami.  She is Director of Keyboard Studies at Clayton State University in Atlanta. 

Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. The symphony is a non-profit organization and is dependent upon financial contributions continue its operation.