Principal Brothers: James Lee III

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Principal Brothers: James Lee III
"Principal Brothers" features amazing wind principals from some of our major symphony orchestras - Demarre McGill, flute; Titus Underwood, oboe; Anthony McGill, clarinet; Bryan Young, bassoon, with new works written for them by James Lee III as well as works by Villa Lobos & selections from Bach Art of the Fugue

PROGRAM:

J. S. Bach: Selections from The Art of Fugue
James Lee III: Principal Brothers No. 1
H. Villa-Lobos: Quartet
Lee: Principal Brothers No. 2
~ intermission ~
Lee: Principal Brothers No. 3
Valerie Coleman: Rubispheres
Lee: Principal Brothers No. 4
Errollyn Wallen: Commission by PCMS
Bach: Selections from The Art of Fugue

Demarre McGill, flute
Titus Underwood, oboe
Anthony McGill, clarinet
Bryan Young, bassoon

BIO:

This new program highlights Demarre McGill, Titus Underwood, Anthony McGill, and Bryan Young — four Black artists who are orchestral principals and inspirational leaders in the field. Featuring a new set of pieces written for the participating musicians by James Lee III titled Principal Brothers, other works include chamber music selections for flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon in various configurations.