Savion Glover Performs with Westchester Philharmonic on February 10
On February 10, Westchester Philharmonic will present its annual Friends and Family Concert – starting with an “instrument petting zoo,” during which children can explore musical instruments up-close – at the Performing Art Center at Purchase College (PAC). In the concert that follows, the Philharmonic will showcase a presentation of works that influenced Leonard Bernstein, as well as works that were inspired by him. This includes compositions by Aaron Copland, Thelonius Monk and Jed Feuer.
The concert, led by conductor Rachael Worby, will kick into high gear when tap legend Savion Glover takes the stage with the orchestra. Glover is best known as the choreographer and star of Broadway’s Bring in Da’ Noise, Bring in Da’ Funk for which he won a Tony Award. His signature style blends classic tap moves, in homage to those who paved the way for him, with a fresh rhythmic funk that is uniquely his own. Children in the audience may also recognize his footwork from the animated Disney film Happy Feet, which Glover co-choreographed and performed.
Along with an improvisational tap solo to Vivaldi’s Baroque masterpiece Four Seasons, Glover will take on a piece that he has never before performed. Morton Gould’s Tap Dance Concerto is the only symphonic work that has ever been formally created for a tap dancer and orchestra. On PAC’s stage, Glover will perform with the piece for the very first time. For more info, visit artscenter.org or westchesterphil.org.
A version of this article first appeared in the February issue of ArtsNews, ArtsWestchester’s monthly publication. ArtsNews is distributed throughout Westchester County. A digital copy is also available at artsw.org/artsnews.
