The highlight of the evening is a brand-new reimagining of the Saint-Saëns classic Carnival of the Animals. Widely known from the film Fantasia 2000, Carnival of the Animals is a celebratory piece depicting zoo animals like the elephant, the lion, and the swan, plus some humorous specimens like the pianists and the people with long ears.

The program also includes Ludwig Thuille’s lush, romantic Sextet for in B-flat Major, Op. 6, and a whirlwind version of the Blue Danube waltz for solo piano

WindSync is a collective of five outstanding North American wind musicians who come together as performers, educators, and community-builders. WindSync concerts are intimate, joyful, and thoughtfully programmed with people and places in mind.