flutist, entrepreneur, educator
Dr. Ceylon Mitchell II serves the arts ecosystem as a multi-hyphenate arts leader: contemporary classical flutist, educator, and entrepreneur. On a mission to celebrate marginalized identities in music, especially Black and brown voices, his diverse repertoire spans from Western European classical to living cultural traditions across the Americas, along with everything in between.
I was blown away by Ceylon’s concert! Not only did he show amazing technical skill, but his ease with such a wide range of genres, his seamless collaboration with the other musicians, and most of all his emotional expressiveness were truly impressive. And his intellectual curiosity and discovery of so many fascinating composers was a revelation. He was so comfortable and charismatic on stage. I can’t wait to see how his music-making will unfold.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Arts Club of Washington: Cuban Classical
Arts Club of Washington: Cuban Classical
Dr. Ceylon Mitchell (flute), Erin Murphy Snedecor (cello), and Dr. Elizabeth Hill (piano) represents an eclectic program of Latin American classical music.
Levine Presents: Raíces Negras Cuban Charanga
Levine Presents: Raíces Negras Cuban Charanga
Contemporary classical flutist Dr. Ceylon Mitchell II leads the modern Cuban charanga ensemble Raíces Negras in an evening dedicated to the beloved Cuban music group Orquesta Aragón and its songwriter, Richard “La Flauta Mágica” Egües.
Flutes on the Brink: Spring Concert 2024
Flutes on the Brink: Spring Concert 2024
Strathmore Bloom: Raíces Negras Cuban Charanga
Strathmore Bloom: Raíces Negras Cuban Charanga
Contemporary classical flutist Dr. Ceylon Mitchell II leads the modern Cuban charanga ensemble Raíces Negras in an evening dedicated to the beloved Cuban music group Orquesta Aragón and its songwriter, Richard “La Flauta Mágica” Egües.
Emerson Avenue Salons: Flute, Voice, Piano
Emerson Avenue Salons: Flute, Voice, Piano
Featuring a captivating ensemble of Flute, Soprano with piano. We've curated a beautiful program, and we'd love for you to join us!
PAST EVENTS
Calvary UMC Community Concert: Flute, Voice, Piano
Calvary UMC Community Concert: Flute, Voice, Piano
Featuring a captivating ensemble of Flute, Soprano with piano. We've curated a beautiful program, and we'd love for you to join us!
Robert Glasper—Black Radio: A Duke X Dilla Celebration
Robert Glasper—Black Radio: A Duke X Dilla Celebration
In honor of Duke Ellington’s 125th and hip hop’s 50th birthdays, five-time Grammy Award–winning pianist, composer, producer, and founding Kennedy Center Hip Hop Culture Council Member Robert Glasper celebrates the iconic musical legacies of Ellington and hip hop l...
Trio: Flute, Voice, Piano
Trio: Flute, Voice, Piano
Our next musical afternoon promises to be another special one, featuring a captivating ensemble of Flute, Soprano with piano. We've curated a beautiful program, and we'd love for you to join us!
