Mediterranean days and Arabian nights
Get swept along on the magical currents of storied journeys and captivating improv. The Persian-flavored, jazz-tinged music of Syrian-born clarinetist/ composer Kinan Azmeh gets things off to a rousing start, followed by the similarly infectious exoticism of Debussy’s Ibéria. Rimsky-Korsakov’s marvelous masterwork Scheherazade caps off the evening with adventure and wonder.
Kinan Azmeh • Syrian-born clarinetist/ composer
This “intensely soulful” virtuoso rose in international recognition for his rich sound and distinctive compositions that reach across genres. The Syrian-born Azmeh has taken his music around the world in solo appearances with commissions by the New York Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony and more. Additional creative forays include his quartet CityBand, his trio Hewar, and work with the Silkroad Ensemble.
The onsite Box Office opens at Thalia Mara Hall one hour prior to concert: 6:30pm
Ticket-holders’ parking is available for free on concert evenings at City Centre Garage, across Pascagoula Street from Thalia Mara Hall. Accessible parking available on the West Street side of the Hall.)
Sales open September 2022.