In “Under the Influence”, Akropolis presents classical music bearing a wide array of influences, from rock and electronic music to jazz, chant, and folk songs. Each work absorbs the characteristics of a different genre, style, or era, and then creates fresh, relevant music, reflecting upon the original and looking forward.

Works include:

Splinter — Marc Mellits
Look for Me —Nico Muhly
Candybox — Chiel Meijering, arr. Ryan Reynolds

Intermission

Ned McGowan — Wood Burn
George Gershwin — An American in Paris, arr. Raaf Hekkema