2010-2011 Season

The Ink is Still Drying!
An afternoon of premiers and recent works of new composers. Autumn Reflections by Pulitzer Prize winner, Jennifer Higdon for flute and piano, Circadia by Adrian Albert for saxophone and piano, Lento from Richard Faith’s Clarinet Concert and the world premier by Raleigh composer, Lanette Lind’s Dali’s Dream for Baritone Saxophone and Piano commissioned by Free Spirits member, Wayne Leechford. Selections also include The Old Lime Tree by Sergei Rudnev and Tristemusette by Rolan Byens for guitar and Sonata in Bb Clarinet and Piano by Gary Schocker. Irene Burke, flute; Jim Williams, clarinet; Wayne Leechford, saxophone; and Lanette Lind, piano, will be joined by guest guitarist Patrick Flynn.  For tickets call (919) 546-9755. (Adults $12, Seniors/students $10, children under 12 are free
Sunday, October 10, 2010 3pm, Carswell Recital Hall, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
 
Cabaret!
Selections include La Tango Nuevo by Adrian Albert for alto saxophone and guitar, Clarinet Boogie by Adrian Albert for clarinet duo and several works by the tango master, Astor Piazzola featuring soprano, Teresa Fernandez. The Free Spirits Ensemble will present a delightful evening of music, dance, wine and cheese in a cabaret setting.  Jane Salemson, cello; Dan Zehr, bass; Jim Williams clarinet; Teresa Fernandez, soprano; Ed Stephenson, guitar; and, Lanette Lind, piano, will be joined by guest dancer, Jason Laughlin.  After the concert, Jason will also give a brief tango lesson and DJ for your dancing pleasure.  (Limited seating so make your reservations early) For tickets call (919) 546-9755. ($20/person)
Saturday, January 15, 2011 8pm, Cary School of Music, Cary, NC

Artful Dreams
Drawing inspiration from Monet, composer Jennifer Higdon’s new work: Celestial Hymns for clarinet, violin, viola and piano; Sonata for Two clarinets and Piano by Gary Schocker, Higdon’s Secret and Glass Gardens for solo piano and Night Thoughts by David Kidwell for flute, clarinet, violin and cello. Also featured is a premiere of a new work for baritone saxophone and piano by Elizabeth Raum inspired by the paintings of Chagall, currently unnamed. Jim Williams, clarinet; Wayne Leechford, baritone saxophone; Lanette Lind, piano’ Warren Ferguson, viola and Ken Ding, cello. For tickets call (919) 546-9755. (Adults $12, seniors/students $10 and children under 12 are free)
Sunday, January 30, 2011 3pm, Halle Cultural Arts Center, Apex, NC

Music in Motion
A unique collaborative performance featuring The Free Spirits Ensemble of the Raleigh Symphony and The Concert Dancers of Raleigh. A delight for the eyes and ears as we showcase Lanette Lind’s “where colors play and hoodoos dance” and Richard Faith’s, Sea Pieces for clarinet and piano with original choreography by City of Raleigh Medal of Arts Recipient, Karen Edwards. For ticket information call the RSO box office at (919) 546-9755 or www.raleighsymphony.org (Adults $15, Seniors/Students $10, children age 5 – 12 $5 and children under 4 are free.)
Sunday, March 20, 2011, 4:00PM, Jones Auditorium, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC

All in Good Faith
In celebration of Richard Faith’s 85th birthday, the Free Spirits Ensemble performs an all Faith concert with a live performance by Richard Faith, himself! Selections to include newly commissioned Faith work written for Wayne Leechford, baritone sax, a movement from his clarinet concerto and a newly reworked version of Faith’s Fantasy Trio No. 2 for clarinet, violin and piano. Richard Faith, piano; Lanette Lind, piano; Jim Williams, clarinet, Wayne Leechford, baritone saxophone. For tickets call (919) 546-9755. (Adults $12, seniors/students $10 and children under 12 are free)
Sunday, March 27, 2011 3pm, Carswell Recital Hall, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC