Grand Canyon Suite + Rachmaninoff 2

Program

Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2
Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate: Spider Brings Fire  
Ferde Grofé: The Grand Canyon Suite 

Guest

Jonathan Mamora, Winner of the Hilton Head International Piano Competition

Experience the majesty of Grand Canyon Suite + Rachmaninoff 2, a concert that spans cultures, landscapes, and emotional depth. The evening opens with Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, performed by rising star Jonathan Mamora, winner of the Hilton Head International Piano Competition. This lush, emotionally charged masterpiece is a cornerstone of the Romantic repertoire and a thrilling showcase of virtuosity and soul. The journey continues with Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate’s Spider Brings Fire, a dramatic and compelling retelling of a Chickasaw legend in which animals venture into danger to bring fire to humankind—an ancient story brought vividly to life through powerful orchestral storytelling. The program concludes with Ferde Grofé’s Grand Canyon Suite, accompanied by stunning visuals that immerse you in the grandeur of one of America’s most iconic landscapes. From sunlit vistas to roaring storms, Grofé’s music captures the awe-inspiring spirit of the canyon in full color and sound. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music, myth, and natural wonder.