Reena Esmail’s “RE|Member” | Juilliard Orchestra
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The Juilliard Orchestra, conducted by David Robertson, performs Reena Esmail’s “RE|Member.” Esmail originally planned this overture to be premiered at the beginning of the Seattle Symphony’s 2020-21 season, but the premiere was pushed back by a year due to the pandemic. Esmail saw this piece as a tribute to the diverse experiences people had during the pandemic’s isolation.
Reena Esmail
RE|Member (2021)
David Robertson conducts the Juilliard Orchestra.
Performed and recorded on May 18, 2023 at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center
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