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Classical Californians: Raynor Carroll
Raynor Carroll
Our next Classical Californian is Raynor Carroll, who was a longtime Principal Percussionist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In recent years, he's founded the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP) which offers mentorship and support for young and emerging Black percussionists hoping to play in an orchestral setting. He's chosen a line-up of works that inspired him and spurred his love for music with a rhythmic drive.
Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5, mvt. iv - Philadelphia Orchestra, led by Eugene Ormandy
Igor Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring (closing sections) - Boston Symphony Orchestra, Michael Tilson Thomas
Igor Stravinsky: The Soldier's Tale: Triumphal March of the Devil (finale) - Ensemble led by Schlomo Mintz, featuring percussionist Michel Cerutti
Gustav Holst: The Planets: Mars, Bringer of War - LA Phil, Zubin Mehta
Johann Sebastian Bach: Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3 - Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Silvestre Revueltas: La Noche de los Mayas: iv. Noche de encantamiento - LA Phil, Esa-Pekka Salonen