Past Event┃Evoking Folklore
Saturday, April 29, 2023 – 7:30PM
Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville
Program:
Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate – Chokfi'
Manuel de Falla – Nights in the Gardens of Spain
Angela Cheng, piano
Aaron Copland – Symphony No. 3
Part of SoNA’s mission is to uncover music that has been historically and unjustifiably ignored by the classical music world. For this mainstage season closing concert, SoNA is excited to present a pulse-raising performance of Chickasaw Nation composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate’s Chokfi' (Rabbit) – a musical sketch of the Trickster character in Southeastern Native American folklore, scored for strings and percussion. Solo pianist Angela Cheng then joins SoNA musicians for Manuel de Falla’s Nights in the Gardens of Spain: a steamy, sultry, summery excursion into three different Spanish scenes, each popping with character, romance, and intrigue. Rounding out this eclectic program is Aaron Copland’s Symphony No. 3, often justifiably referred to as "the American symphony." Written at the end of World War II, its soaring melodies and jaunty rhythms pay homage to all the millions of anonymous men and women who contributed to the war effort – the final movement fittingly beginning with another of his most famous works, Fanfare for the Common Man.
Each of these works is a captivating storytelling of folklore: from traditional Spanish stories, to Chickasaw Nation tales, to classic Americana evocations.
Single Tickets: $36, $47, $60
Discount student tickets available with a student photo I.D.
Under 18 FREE with an accompanying adult (limited quantities)
Inside the Music
Listen, see, learn, and experience the music to the fullest! Go Inside the Music to get a 360-degree view of the upcoming Evoking Folklore concert and the creatives who bring the music to life in advance of the show – including artist interviews, program notes, recordings, and the best places to get a bite or drink before and after the show.
Come early at 6:30pm for Creative Conversations with SoNA Music Director Paul Haas and SoNA Principal Bass Trombonist Jason Hausback! Join us before the concert to hear insights into the evening's program and exclusive details on the inspirations and lives of the artists who make the music come to life.
Evoking Folklore is generously sponsored by the Sharp Family in memory of Sara Sharp.
Angela Cheng's appearance is sponsored by Friends of Sara Sharp.
Until further notice, masks are now optional for patrons, staff, and volunteers.