Ji Su Jung’s Percussion Playground

Experience the mesmerizing artistry of percussionist Ji Su Jung at the historic Great Friends Meeting House. The first solo percussionist to receive the Avery Fisher Career Grant, Jung has captivated audiences nationwide, performing with top orchestras at renowned venues including the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. Known for her depth, lyricism, and dazzling virtuosity, Jung transforms the marimba into an instrument of extraordinary expression. In a program blending traditional repertoire with contemporary works, this concert showcases the boundless possibilities of percussion in classical music and beyond. Join us for this free, family-friendly performance for an afternoon of music and community right in the heart of Newport.

This concert is generously presented as part of the BankNewport Community Concerts Series. 

PROGRAM:
BACH Suite in E minor, BWV 996 
DAI WEI Dent-de-Lion 
JOAN TOWER  Clocks 
SOOMIN KIM …does not remember the footprints of birds 
SCARLATTI Sonata 
ARVO PÄRT Fratres 
GABRIELA ORTIZ Cedrus