The Savannah Philharmonic announces Romantic Rachmaninoff as the opening night concert to kick off the 16th season on August 24, 2024 at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts with Conductor Keitaro Harada and Imani Winds performing. 

Celebrating over a quarter century of music making, Grammy award winner Imani Winds has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

The ensemble’s playlist embraces traditional chamber music repertoire, and newly commissioned works from voices that reflect historical events and the times in which we currently live. 

To date, one of Imani Winds’ most humbling recognitions is a permanent presence in the classical music section of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC.

The evening includes YŪZŌ TOYAMA Rhapsody for Orchestra, RUTH GIPPS Death on the Pale Horse, *AMERICAN PREMIERE,*JEFF SCOTT Paradise Valley, and RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2.

Members of Imani Winds quintet are Brandon Patrick George, flute; Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboe; Mark Dover, clarinet; Kevin Newton, French horn; and Monica Ellis, bassoon.  

In addition to the August 24th concert, Imani Winds members will work with students at Groves High School and Savannah High School on August 22nd.  The full quintet will work with students at Savannah Christian Preparatory School on August 23rd.

WHEN: Saturday, August 24, 2024

7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Lucas Theatre for the Arts

32 Abercorn Street 

Savannah, Georgia 31401

MORE: For more information about the Philharmonic or to purchase tickets, call 912.232.6002 or email [email protected]