Ben performs with Symphony in C for the following program:

Rutgers University–Camden presents Festival Mahogany, a weekend of outstanding concerts featuring award-winning conductor Marlon Daniel leading Symphony in C, in two spectacular concerts with renowned artists, virtuoso cellist Ifetayo Ali, and scintillating soprano Karen Slack.

Tour de Force
Walter K. Gordon Theater
February 28, 2025 at 7 PM

Symphony in C
Marlon Daniel, Conductor
Ifetayo Ali, Cello

The concert will feature Symphony in C under the baton of conductor Marlon Daniel, alongside the rising star cellist Ifetayo Ali. This program highlights the diversity within the French classical music repertoire, beginning with Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, one of the first known composers of African descent who has experienced a significant resurgence in recent years. It should also be noted that this year, 2025, also marks the 150th year of Maurice Ravel’s birth and the 280th year of the birth Joseph Bologne.

Chevalier de Saint-Georges: Symphony in G Major, Op. 11, No. 1
Bouglanger: D’un matin de printemps
Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33
Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte
Poulenc: Sinfonietta