Parker Symphony Orchestra: Disembark at the Americas

Parker Symphony Orchestra: Disembark at the Americas

Featuring guest soloist, Evan Orman.

Join us as we embark on a musical cruise around the world to celebrate 30 years of bringing music to Parker and beyond!

In our final concert of the season, we welcome you back to “The Americas” with toe-tapping, finger-snapping Latin American rhythms and familiar American song. Enjoy compositions like Barber’s “Overture to the School for Scandal,” Grant-Still’s “Wood Notes,” Hayman’s “Pops Hoedown,” and – transitioning us to that Latin flare – Copland’s “El Salon Mexico,” Moncayo’s “Huapango,” Piazzolla’s “Liberttango,” and the famous “Danzon #2 by Márquez.

Guest soloist, Evan Orman will join us for “Milonga del Angel” and “Libertango,” both of which are compositions by Astor Piazzolla, a major Latin American composer of the 20th century who revolutionized tango.

ABOUT EVAN ORMAN

Evan Orman studied cello at North Carolina School of the Arts, the Banff Centre (Canada), and the New England Conservatory.

Evan’s first introduction to the bandoneón was under the tutelage of Raul Jaurena in 1996. He has performed with the Black Oak Ensemble, Camerata San Antonio, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Chamber Musicians, and the Virtuosi Chicago Chamber Orchestra. In addition, he has performed and toured with the band Devotchka, and can be heard on the album 100 Lovers.

Evan is also a maker and restorer of bows for stringed instruments and currently maintains a shop in Denver. He is a member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers.

ABOUT THE PARKER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The Parker Symphony Orchestra is a volunteer community orchestra that performs at the PACE Center from October to May. Founded in 1994, our 2023-24 season will be our 30th year together. Formerly the South Suburban Community Orchestra, we became the Parker Symphony Orchestra in 2011. Our mission is to perform orchestral music that will educate, entertain, and inspire the people of Parker, our musicians, and the surrounding Denver-area communities.