Akropolis Reed Quintet & Kenneth Overton at Advent Lutheran Church

Event description:

The recent GRAMMY® Award-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet is “a sonically daring ensemble who specializes in performing new works with charisma and integrity” (BBC Music Magazine). They offer a colorful version of George Gershwin’s classic, An American in Paris, as well as the New York Premiere of Harriet Steinke’s lush and atmospheric Mass. Charismatic baritone Kenneth Overton joins for a selection of African American spirituals.

Tim Gocklin, oboe

Kari Landry, clarinet

Matt Landry, saxophone

Andrew Koeppe, bass clarinet

Ryan Reynolds, bassoon

Kenneth Overton, baritone

Program

GERSHWIN, arr. RAAF HEKKEMA An American in Paris

HARRIET STEINKE Mass [New York Premiere]

Selection of African American spirituals