Step into a musical time machine with Nu Deco at the Adrienne Arsht Center. Experience the enchanting melodies of 20th-century composer Maurice Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite, an electrifying collaboration with R&B sensation Durand Jones from Durand Jones & The Indications, plus the return of the soulful, GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Emily King. Brace yourself for a fresh take on the chart-topping hits of the nine-time GRAMMY-winning superstar Rihanna and witness the world premiere of an orchestral masterpiece by composer Miguel Atwood-Ferguson. With over 500 recordings and scores for icons like Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, and Thundercat, Atwood-Ferguson’s genre-blending genius is a musical treat you won’t want to miss.
Program
Mother Goose Suite // Maurice Ravel
World Premiere Orchestral Commission // Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
Rihanna Reimagined // Hyken/Lebos/Lopez/Matthews
Special collaboration featuring Emily King
Special collaboration featuring Durand Jones