CURRENT PROGRAMS
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. The performance features hits like “El Bodeguero” and “Pare Cochero,” showcasing the fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms and European classical instruments. A celebration of traditional Cuban forms and Latin jazz, Mitchell and the award-winning musicians of Raíces Negras bring audiences to their feet.
Repertoire include:
- Almendra
- Pare Cochero
- Ceylon’s Danzón (commission)
- Danzón Siglo XXI
- El Paso De Encarnación
Dr. Ceylon Mitchell, Dr. Elizabeth Hill, and Erin Murphy Snedecor in recital.
Repertoire includes:
- Clarice Assad: Flight of the Fairies (commission)
- Leo Brouwer: El cazador de historias (commission)
- Tana León: del Caribe, soy! (fl, pn)
- Leo Brouwer: La región más transparente (fl, pn)
- Paquito D’Rivera: Invitación al Danzón
Dr. Ceylon Mitchell, Dr. Felipe Garibaldi in recital.
Repertoire includes:
- Claire Assad: Tríptico (Triptych)
- Claire Assad: As Cores de Tomie
- Claire Assad: The Last Song
- Radamés Gnattali: Sonatina
Dr. Ceylon Mitchell, Amanda Densmoor, and Dr. Yejin Lee in recital.
Repertoire includes:
- C. Chaminade: Portrait
- J. Corligilano: Three Irish Folk Songs
- M. Head: Bird Song
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
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.
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...
