Silkroad Ensemble

Sat Jan 25 2025 at 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA, United States, Virginia 22030 | Fairfax

George Mason University's Center for the Arts
Publisher/HostGeorge Mason University's Center for the Arts
Silkroad Ensemble
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Mason Artist-in-Residence
Percussion All-Stars
Returning for their third year as a Mason Artist-in-Residence, Silkroad Ensemble presents Percussion All-Stars, showcasing virtuoso performances by the elite group of percussionists within the ensemble. Through story, rhythm, and melody, experience a rich tapestry of music traditions from around the world, including India, Africa, Japan, Cuba, the Middle East, and the Americas. The performance will feature several original compositions by members of the Silkroad Ensemble, including Sandeep Das (India), Kaoru Watanabe (Japan), Haruka Fujii (Japan), and Balla Kouyate (Mali), and include commissions by celebrated composers Steve Reich and Caroline Shaw. Silkroad Ensemble is a GRAMMY Award-winning music collective formed by Yo-Yo Ma and now led by Pulitzer Prize winning multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens. During their residency, Silkroad Ensemble will engage the community and Mason students through a variety of events, classes, and discussions.
This performance is appropriate for all ages.
Tickets: $55, $47, $33; half-price for youth through Grade 12
This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Mason Artist-in-Residence program is supported in part by the Wendy Frieman and David Johnson Fund.
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