Portraits

Program:
Maurice Ravel  | Tombeau de Couperin
Margaret Bonds | Montgomery Variations
Edward Elgar | Enigma Variations

An elegant tribute to France’s heritage, a poignant homage to the Civil Rights Movement with layered melodies, and a series of vivid musical portraits capturing the essence of friendship.

• Ravel's elegant tribute to France's musical and cultural heritage blends Baroque dance forms with Impressionistic colors and textures.

• The first black musician to solo with the Chicago Symphony, Margaret Bonds composed a captivating orchestral work with layered and poignant melodies that pay homage to the Civil Rights Movement and African American spirituals.

• Elgar's musical portraits honor the personalities of his close friends, with each variation representing a different individual or aspect of their character.