PEI Symphony Orchestra Presents: Influencers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE — October 29, 2024 — The PEI Symphony Orchestra (PEISO) continues its 2024-25 season with Influencers on November 24, 2024 at the Confederation Centre of the Arts.

Under the baton of Music Director Jaelem Bhate, the PEISO welcomes guest oboist Ari Cohen Mann, who will perform the rarely heard Oboe Concerto by Clémence de Grandval.  This concert, entitled “Influencers” highlights how the course of history can often be changed by one good influencer, which is reflected with music by Leonard Bernstein and Florence Price.

“From the moment I heard Ari Cohen Mann play oboe, I knew they were going to be a superstar, and that I wanted to work with them professionally,” said Jaelem Bhate, PEISO Music Director. “I can’t wait to introduce Ari and the Grandval Oboe Concerto to Island audiences.”

Also on the program is a work by one of classical music’s biggest influencers; the overture to Candide by Leonard Bernstein. His music is described as “jazz meets orchestra meets Broadway and is cool enough for Bradley Cooper to make a movie about him.” The main feature of the program is Symphony No. 1 in E minor by Florence Price, the first African American woman to have an orchestral work played by a major American orchestra. She was a pioneer and a musical genius.

“This concert is for you if you want to hear music that tells stories of resilience and perseverance, with the power to bring about reflection and change,” continued Bhate.  “I hope to see you all there!”

The PEISO invites all concert attendees to enjoy a free, pre-concert talk beginning at 1:30 pm at the Confederation Centre.

All concerts take place Sundays at 2:30 pm in the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, PE. Purchase tickets or a subscription directly through the Confederation Centre at www.confederationcentre.com or call the Box Office at 902-566-1267. For more information about the 2024-25 season visit the PEISO website at www.peisymphony.com.

BACKGROUND

The Prince Edward Island Symphony Orchestra (PEISO) is one of PEI’s most respected performing arts organizations, providing Islanders with vibrant live orchestral experiences including classical, cross-genres, family and chamber-music concerts. Currently entering its 57th season, the PEISO is a proud member of the community and enriches the region through dynamic performances, comprehensive educational activities and impactful community relationships.

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