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  1. Robert and Mike Mills of the iconic band R.E.M. took Mills' unique Concerto for Violin, Rock Band, and String Orchestra on tour in 2016-17, playing to sold-out venues along the East coast. Program: John Adams Road Movies. Philip Glass Symphony No. 3. Mike Mills Concerto for Rock Band, Violin and String Orchestra (arr. by David Mallamud) Featuring:

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  2. Apr 4, 2024 · The result is Mills’ “Concerto for Violin, Rock Band and String Orchestra,” which he and McDuffie premiered in 2016 before expanding the orchestrations to encompass a full symphony orchestra. On Friday, they will play the piece at the Stifel Theatre with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Mills will perform his concerto as part of a five ...

  3. Sep 30, 2022 · After the break up of R.E.M., McDuffie commissioned Mills to write a concerto that debuted in 2016: Concerto for Violin, Rock Band and String Orchestra. A newly-crafted symphonic version of that piece — featuring Mills on bass and McDuffie on violin — makes its debut Friday and Saturday in performances at Symphony Hall with the Atlanta ...

  4. Oct 14, 2016 · In this unique crossover work, R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills delivers a swinging rock 'n' roll concerto. Redolent of the ‘70s orchestral rock of Elton John and Electric Light Orchestra, this work combines tight grooves, rumbling riffs, and virtuosic musicianship by both soloist Robert McDuffie and the orchestra members.

  5. Sep 20, 2016 · This was composer Mike Mills approach to composing his first work for the concert hall after a long career as a member of the successful rock band REM. His 2016 Concerto for Violin, Rock Band, and String Orchestra recorded here in its world premiere recording on Orange Mountain Music and features virtuoso Robert McDuffie, an All-Star Ensemble ...

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  6. Nov 1, 2016 · On Friday evening, violinist Robert McDuffie headlined a concert of American music featuring the new Concerto for Violin, Rock Band and String Orchestra by Mike Mills — a founding member of the legendary alternative rock band R.E.M. — plus music by John Adams and Philip Glass, in the 800-seat Emerson Concert Hall at the Schwartz Center for ...

  7. Nov 4, 2016 · When I saw Mike Mills of R.E.M. was coming to town, I knew I had to see him because I grew up on his music. R.E.M.’s music was a huge […]