"Carlos Simon is a young composer on the rise, with an ear for social justice."
Carlos Simon is a GRAMMY-nominated composer, curator and activist. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, his compositions range from concert music for large and small ensembles to film scores with influences of jazz, gospel, and neo-romanticism. Simon is the Composer-in-Residence for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Recorded live from the Kennedy Center by the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Gianandrea Noseda, this compilation is the first full-length recording of Carlos Simon’s orchestral works. The album features Tales: A Folklore Symphony, The Block, Songs of Separation (featuring J’Nai Bridges), and Wake Up! Concerto for Orchestra. Released in August 2024.
See album detailsThe Smith College Orchestra presents Beethoven's Triple Concerto featuring faculty soloists Robyn Quinnett, violin and Jiayan Sun, piano with special guest Khari Joyner, cello. Also works by Arthur Bird, Valerie Coleman, and Carlos Simon. Free and open to the public.