Concerto for Violin, Rock Band and String Orchestra Tickets

Concerto for Violin, Rock Band and String Orchestra is a groundbreaking collaboration that blends rock sensibilities with classical string orchestration. Commissioned and expanded for a dynamic chamber/rock ensemble, this project fuses cinematic scoring with accessible, high-energy performance. Conceived by Mike Mills of R.E.M. fame, with violin soloist Robert McDuffie and arrangement expansion by David Mallamud, the work debuted to wide acclaim in 2016 and has since toured internationally. This artist page highlights the creator’s background, notable works, and upcoming engagements for the 2025 season.

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The project’s world premiere took place in June 2016 with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, marking a vibrant fusion of rock and string artistry. The first recording appeared October 14, 2016 on Orange Mountain Music, continuing the conversation between popular music and classical forms. As described by critics, this work is “cinematic, rock-inflected, and accessible” for new generations of listeners.

Key figures include Mike Mills, the Rock Hall of Fame inductee (2007) and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee (2024), whose public presence extends to social channels such as X (Twitter) @mikemills411. The ensemble’s collaborations, including the chamber/rock hybrid, have earned Emmy recognition through related projects like A Night of Georgia Music (GPB). For the 2025 season, look forward to performances in major venues across the United States and Asia, including Carnegie Hall in New York, and acclaimed concert halls in Tokyo and Singapore.

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