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.

Dr. Ava A. Kaufman, MD

Strathmore Artist Sponsor

UPCOMING EVENTS

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October
Photo: Margot Schulmann

Levine Presents | Brazilian Choro: The Musical World of Pixinguinha

Levine Presents | Brazilian Choro: The Musical World of Pixinguinha

Date October 26, 2024Time 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDTVenue Levine Music NW DCLocation 2801 Upton Street, NW, 20008, Washington, United States, Price $20Category Chamber MusicWebsite View Events Website

Contemporary classical flutist Dr. Ceylon Mitchell II leads the Raíces Negras choro ensemble in an evening celebrating the genre’s most influential composer, Alfredo da Rocha Viana Filho, also known as Pixinguinha.

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November

Angélique Kidjo: Color of Noize Orchestra

Angélique Kidjo: Color of Noize Orchestra

Date November 2, 2024Time 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDTVenue Carnegie HallLocation 57th Street and, 7th Ave, 10019, New York, NY, United States, Price $23.50Category Symphony OrchestraWebsite View Events Website

Global icon and five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo returns to Carnegie Hall in celebration of her incomparable 40-year (and counting!) career, including selections from her latest project, African Symphony, as well as performances with her band of songs that...

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November
Flute, Cello, Piano

Raíces Negras Trio - Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage Series

Raíces Negras Trio - Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage Series

Date November 27, 2024Time 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ESTVenue The Kennedy CenterLocation 2700 F St NW, 20566, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, Price FreeCategory Chamber MusicWebsite View Events Website

Dr. Ceylon Mitchell (flute), Erin Murphy Snedecor (cello), and Dr. Elizabeth Hill (piano) celebrate innovative and prominent American women composers of the 20th and 21st centuries.

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PAST EVENTS

02
October

Les Amorces: Ingleside at Rock Creek

Les Amorces: Ingleside at Rock Creek

Date October 2, 2024Time 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDTVenue Ingleside at Rock CreekLocation 3050 Military Rd NW, 20015, Washington, DC, United States, Category Chamber MusicWebsite View Events Website

Join Les Amorces as we celebrate the legacy of women composers, featuring a program that includes both their works and those of their male counterparts. This concert blends the voices of piano, flute, and soprano to highlight the creativity and influence of women in mus...

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September
Photo: Margot Schulmann

National Gallery of Art: Raíces Negras Cuban Charanga

National Gallery of Art: Raíces Negras Cuban Charanga

Date September 22, 2024Time 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDTVenue National Gallery of ArtLocation 6th St and Constitution Ave NW, 20565, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, Price FreeCategory Chamber MusicWebsite View Events Website

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.

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