GRAMMY-nominated wind quintet Imani Winds performed in Thomas Great Hall on April 1.
The concert, entitled Considered (mostly) Modern, was designed to include composers noted for their complex and evocative works. The first piece showcased was the three-movement composition Rubispheres which was composed by Imani Winds’ own Valerie Colemen. The full program included Elliot Carter’s Quintet for Winds, Heitor Villa-Lobos’ Quintette en Forme de Choros, John Cage’s Music for Wind Instruments, Gyorgy Ligeti’s Sechs Bagatellen, and Paquito D’Rivera’s Kites.
D’Rivera’s Kites was a work that was specially commissioned by Imani Winds and intended for piano accompaniment. However, the version performed was altered to be played solely by the quintet.
The program was designed to highlight each group member, as Rubispheres, for example, began with solely the flute (Valerie Coleman), bassoon (Monica Ellis), and clarinet (Mark Dover).
“I really liked how together they were, both with regard to rhythm and with regard to intonation,” said Sarah Gift ’18.