Rick Ross announces Red Bull Symphonic show with all-Black orchestra
nme.comRick Ross has announced a special, one-night-only event for Atlanta, where he’ll perform alongside the all-Black Orchestra Noir.The show, slated for November 4 at the Atlanta Symphony Hall, comes as the first North American event in the Red Bull Symphonic series.
As its name implies, the series pairs an orchestra with artists that is typically unassociated with classical music, reinventing their catalogues in a hybrid format.
For Ross’ edition, he’ll perform with the 45-piece Orchestra Noir, who will be conducted on the night by director Jason Ikeem Rodgers.In addition to a sprawling setlist of Ross’ own rap bangers, the show will feature an intermission from “trap choir” group Sainted, who will perform with famed violinist Mapy.Have a look a teaser for the show below:A post shared by Red Bull USA (@redbullusa)In a press release, Ross promised his Atlantan fans that the show will be “unforgettable”, noting that “Red Bull Symphonic is helping us celebrate heritage, musicians, and more importantly Black excellence.
We gonna innovate big that night.”In his own statement, Rodgers said: “Orchestra Noir is a magnificent representation of the unparalleled musical talent Atlanta has to offer.
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