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Edgar Meyer + The New World
Edgar Meyer + The New World
Saturday
Mar 2, 2024
7:30 PM
Sunday
Mar 3, 2024
3:00 PM
Winston-Salem Symphony
Michelle Merrill Conductor
Edgar Meyer Double Bass
Jessie Montgomery
Strum
Program Notes
Giovanni Bottesini
Concerto No. 2 for Double Bass
Program Notes
Edgar Meyer
Concerto No. 1
Program Notes
Antonín Dvořák
Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”
Program Notes
Genre-defying bassist and composer Edgar Meyer bridges the worlds of classical and bluegrass music to shine a new light on American music. The only bassist to ever be awarded a MacArthur ‘genius’ grant, his diverse lineup of musical collaborators includes Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile, and Béla Fleck. Meyer joins the Winston-Salem Symphony to perform his own Concerto for Double Bass and Giovanni Bottesini’s Concerto No. 2.
Jessie Montgomery’s Strum likewise salutes American folk music, creating a mesmerizing groove through the plucking of strings, and Dvořák’s groundbreaking Symphony No. 9 masterfully fuses European classical traditions with the rich rhythms and melodies of the American landscape.
Pre-Concert Talk
Saturday at 6:30 PM | Sunday at 2:00 PM
All audience members are invited to join us in the Judy Voss Jones Fine Arts Center, directly behind Reynolds Auditorium on its west side, for a lively discussion about the music and surrounding context. Local musicologist Dr. Kate Storhoff is your guide—pre-concert talks are free to attend, and occur one hour before any Classics Series concert.
Introducing ENTOURAGE
ENTOURAGE is the Symphony’s new, pay-what-you-like pricing for young professionals, starting at just $15. Enjoy a Saturday evening Classics Series concert with friends, then join musicians and fellow concertgoers at The Remedy in West End for a drink after the show. ENTOURAGE is now available for March 2.
Accessing ENTOURAGE pricing is easy: when purchasing your tickets, look for seats marked by a dark gray dot ● in either the orchestra- or mezzanine-level seating areas.
Single tickets to this event go on sale August 1, but you can save your seat with a subscription!
Saturday
Mar 2
7:30 PM
Sunday
Mar 3
3:00 PM
Venue
Reynolds Auditorium
301 N. Hawthorne Rd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Rideshare and Dining
What will my view be like?
While Reynolds Auditorium’s sightlines and sound are best enjoyed in the Mezzanine, Orchestra-level seating also offers superb viewing and sound, especially in rows F through O. Please bear in mind that Reynolds Auditorium is a historic venue; there is no elevator, thus the Mezzanine and Balcony levels are only accessed via stairs. Accessible seating is available on the Orchestra level at the rear of the house and along the outside left and right.
About the Performers
Michelle Merrill
Music Director
After a two-year, national search, the Winston-Salem Symphony is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michelle Merrill as its new Music Director. Merrill has inspired audiences nationwide with her sharply detailed and vibrant performances.
Edgar Meyer
Double Bass
In demand as both a performer and a composer, Edgar Meyer has formed a role in the music world unlike any other. Hailed by The New Yorker as “…the most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively un-chronicled history of his instrument”, Mr. Meyer’s unparalleled technique and musicianship in combination with his gift for composition have brought him to the fore, where he is appreciated by a vast, varied audience. His uniqueness in the field was recognized by a MacArthur Award in 2002.
Related Events
Music Lovers’ Luncheon
Friday, Mar 1 at Noon
Founders Restaurant at The Shaffner Inn
150 Marshall St. SW, Winston-Salem
Enjoy lunch with a side of interesting conversation! Michelle Merrill discusses the music of Jessie Montgomery and Antonín Dvořák, and speaks with this week’s guest artist, the GRAMMY-winning double bassist Edgar Meyer, about his career and the double bass as a solo instrument.
Symphony by the Glass
Thursday, Feb 29 at 5pm
The Caviste
1100 Reynolda Rd
Stop by for an afterwork glass from a selection of wines specifically paired to this week’s program! Enjoy music by WSS musicians and casual conversation with other Symphony goers. The event is free to attend; wines are available for purchase.
Drinks at The Remedy
Saturday evening, after the concert
The Remedy Cafe & Bar
492 West End Blvd.
After the Saturday concert, join us at The Remedy for a glass of wine and chat with Symphony musicians and fellow concertgoers in a hip, cozy atmosphere.
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