Reynolds Auditorium
presents
Expansive Soundscapes
with cellist
Sterling Elliott
Winston-Salem Symphony
Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 17 at 3:00 PM
Immerse yourself in a mid-autumn concert as the lyrical beauty of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto, performed by the imminent Sterling Elliott, complements Nielsen’s Symphony No. 3, “Espansiva,” in a program that spans the breadth of human emotion. Dvořák’s masterpiece captivates with its soulful melodies and profound introspection, showcasing the cello’s rich sonorities and technical brilliance. Nielsen’s “Espansiva,” renowned for its expansive orchestration and innovative use of human voices, offers a contrast with its bold symphonic gestures and lyrical themes that celebrate the vitality of life.
Sterling Elliott, cello
Acclaimed for his stellar stage presence and joyous musicianship, cellist Sterling Elliott is a 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and the winner of the Senior Division of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition. Already in his young career, he has appeared with major orchestras such as the Philadelphia Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Jodi Burns, soprano
Jodi Burns has been described as singing with a “plush voice and rich expressivity” (The New York Times). In her appearance as Anna Sorenson in Kevin Puts’ Silent Night, (Piedmont Opera), The Winston-Salem Journal noted, “Burns dazzle[s] with her lustrous soprano and bright charisma…”
Jason McKinney, bass
Originally from Milwaukee, WI, Jason McKinney graduated from the University Of North Carolina School of the Arts, where he studied voice with soprano Marilyn Taylor and tenor Glenn Siebert, conducting with Maestro James Allbritten, and composing with Kenneth Frazelle.
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. Carol Reynolds is your guide—pre-concert talks are free to attend, and occur one hour before any Classics Series concert.
Visit the Winston-Salem Symphony website for more information and tickets