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