Cheekwood's winter concert series ushers in 2023 with captivating music
Ring in the new year with big band jazz, Brazilian grooves, and classical music at Cheekwood’s Winter Concert Series. Set in Cheekwood’s Massey Auditorium, the trio of intimate concerts aims to expand perspectives and delight music lovers.
The performances take place on Jan. 28, Feb. 10, and Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.
“We are thrilled to welcome this stellar lineup of world-class musicians and offer a way for guests to escape the winter blues in the bright and airy setting of Cheekwood’s newly renovated Massey Auditorium,” Director of Music & Public Programs Mark Mason said.
The 12-piece Nashville Jazz Orchestra’s Big Band will kick off the first installment of the concert series on January 28. Swinging with saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a robust rhythm section, the group channels the big band heyday that defined the 1910s through the 1940s.
On Feb. 10, nine-piece super group Tudo Bem brings their sublime interpretations of Brazilian music. With a name that means “everything’s good” in Portuguese, Tudo Bem moves through samba, baião, forro, bossa nova, and choro with grace and joy. Grammy winners Will Barrow––piano, accordion, and vocals––and Giovanni Rodriguez––bass and percussion––are joined by guitarist Jerome Degey, vocalist Crystal Miller, and percussionist Bryan Brock.
In the third and final installment on Feb. 23, contemporary classical music ensemble Intersection will present Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring. Founded by Kelly Corcoran in 2014, Intersection uses music to elevate new and unique voices, build community, and engage in an ongoing dialogue. The program will feature additional musical repertoire and original choreography from the Ensworth School of Dance. Concert tickets are $35 for Cheekwood members and $45 for non-members.
Guests can purchase admission online at https://cheekwood.org/calendar/winter-concert-series/ .
This article originally appeared on Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle: Cheekwood's winter concert series ushering in 2023 with music
