A Young Man & His Flute
Ceylon Mitchell II Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
The 2019 Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council Artist Fellowship Grant awardee, Ceylon Mitchell II honors National Hispanic Heritage month with his ensemble, in a county-wide concert series presenting Afro-Latino music.
At first glance, it’s hard to believe that Mitchell has lived long enough to be any more than a young man searching for his place in the world. Yet, he’s a master flutist and chamber musician, holds a Master of Music Education degree from Boston University, a Master of Music performance degree from the University of Maryland, and a Graduate Certificate in Multimedia Journalism. Currently, Mitchell is a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate at the University of Maryland.
Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Mitchell has received numerous awards including the 2019 Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council Artist Fellowship. As part of the grant, the talented young artist and his acclaimed ensemble present a classical crossover series of music performances during National Hispanic Heritage Month. The classical crossover performances highlight African and Latin cultures, demonstrating the unique development of western-European classical flute in the Latin American cultures of Puerto Rico, Cuba and Brazil.
The program evokes individual styles that recall a blend of folk and global influences. The versatile ensemble will perform works by composers such as Puerto Rican-born Roberto Sierra, Cuban-born Tania León and Paquito D'Rivera, and Brazilian Heitor Villa-Lobos, one of the best-known South American composers.
It’s not too late to catch the performance. There are three more concerts:
Riversdale House Museum October 6, 2:30pm *free admission
Montpelier Arts Center October 10, 12noon
Joe’s Movement Emporium, October 13, 4:00pm
