14th Annual Black History Month Celebration
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PROGRAM
William Grant Still - Ennanga for Harp, Strings, and Piano
Nkeiru Okoye - We Met at the Symphony for Mezzo-Soprano and String Quartet (World Premiere)
David Baker - Through This Vale of Tears for Tenor, Piano, and Strings
FEATURING
Chauncey Packer, Tenor
Leah Hawkins, Soprano
Ashley Jackson, Harp
David Berry, Piano
Ashley Horne, Violin
Sandra Billingslea, Violin
William Frampton, Viola
Wayne Smith, Cello
Please note that you must show proof of vaccination in order to attend any indoor concerts. Masks and social distancing are also required. Temperatures will be taken at the door.
2022 First Commission
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Interim for trio and electronics (2022)
New Thread Quartet
Jonathan Hulting-Cohen, soprano saxophone
Erin Rogers, alto saxophone & mentor
Zach Herchen, baritone saxophone
The recipient of the 2022 Composers Now First Commission Award is Ebun Oguntola. Ebun is a 16-year-old contemporary classical composer, violinist, pianist and saxophonist living in upstate New York. Her music was brought to the attention of Composers Now by the founders of Luna Composition Lab, Missy Mazzoli and Ellen Reid. With mentorship from composer/saxophonist Erin Rogers, Ebun will create a chamber work for the New Thread Quartet that received its world premiere as part of the Opening Event of the 2022 Composers Now Festival.
