Join us in-studio for a very special performance of this world-renowned quintet!
Imani Winds perform live in studio as part of WXXI Classical’s series “Summer in Studio A” on Thursday, August 6th at 12 p.m. The program will air live on WXXI Classical FM 91.5 and stream on WXXIClassical.org.
Fresh from a whirlwind tour in China, Imani Winds, the GRAMMY winning woodwind quintet closes out the 2026 season of “Summer in Studio E.” The season finale moves to Studio A to accommodate a live studio audience as Imani Winds offer a sneak preview of their performance later in the evening at the Skaneateles Festival!
Celebrating nearly three decades of transformative music-making, the GRAMMY®-winning and four-time nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and an evolution of the wind quintet. Known for their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations, and impactful outreach, they have inspired audiences of all ages around the globe. Their repertoire bridges the traditional and the contemporary, featuring core chamber works, reimagined arrangements, and newly commissioned pieces by both renowned and rising composers. Their programming reflects the urgency and diversity of our times, amplifying stories and voices too often left unheard.
Want to be part of the in-studio audience? Click the link below to reserve your free seat. (Please note: You must be at the station at 11:30 a.m. for this live 12 p.m. broadcast.
More about “Summer in Studio E”
The Finger Lakes have no shortage of excellent classical music festivals. WXXI brings them straight to you from our own Studio E, an excellent recording space tucked in a corner of WXXI Studios. Join us to celebrate the rich musical culture of our region this summer!
Summer in Studio E is made possible by a gift from Louise Epstein in memory of Henry Epstein and by Terry Chrzan in memory of his late wife Susann Brown.
Photo: Titilayo Ayangade/Titilayo Ayangad/imaniwinds.com