Colors and Contours
Colors and Contours
Kevin M. Geraldi, conductor
William Moersch, marimba
Hilary Purrington, guest composer
Kevin M. Geraldi leads the Illinois Wind Symphony in their first performance of the 2023–24 academic year, featuring the world premiere of Apricity by Hilary Purrington. William Moersch, acclaimed Professor of Percussion in the U of I School of Music, performs as soloist on the Concerto for Marimba by Christopher Theofanidis. The program includes colorful and exciting works by Ron Nelson, Leslie Bassett, and Paul Dooley.
Ron Nelson: Rocky Point Holiday
Leslie Bassett: Sounds, Shapes, and Symbols
Hilary Purrington: Apricity (world premiere)
Christopher Theofanidis: Concerto for Marimba
William Moersch, marimba
Paul Dooley: Yellow, Red, Blue
Tickets available at the Krannert Box Office
Digital Program (Program Notes)
This program will be livestreamed on the Illinois Music YouTube channel.