Event details are subject to change. Before attending, please check with the organization to confirm.
About the Event
Experience a dynamic fusion of classical mastery and contemporary innovation with GRAMMY®-nominated PUBLIQuartet, praised by The Washington Post as “the epitome of modern chamber music”, in collaboration with sensational mezzo-soprano Renée Rapier. Be the first to hear the world premiere of GRAMMY®-nominated Clarice Assad‘s new work exploring the unbreakable spirit of women who dare to challenge societal norms and fight for their convictions. The remainder of the program explores the resonance between contemporary, blues, jazz, free, and rock-inflected music – all of which trace their roots back to the Black and Indigenous music that inspired Dvořák’s “American” String Quartet. Don’t miss this electrifying concert bridging the past, present, and future of classical music!
Curtis Stewart, violin Rubén Rengel, violin Nick Revel, viola Hamilton Berry, cello Renée Rapier, mezzo-soprano Clarice Assad, composer
Program:
JESSIE MONTGOMERY Voodoo Dolls DVOŘÁK/PUBLIQUARTET What is American Improvisations on String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96, American I. Allegro ma non troppo FODÉ LASSANA DIABATÉ Sunjata’s Time (arr. Jacob Garchik) VIJAY IYER Dig the Say CLARICE ASSAD Chronicles of Ghosts | Chapter III: Whispers from the Pirate Queen [WORLD PREMIERE] ELLINGTON Come Sunday for string quartet and mezzo-soprano (arr. Hamilton Berry) PERRY Prelude (arr. Hamilton Berry) PUBLIQuartet MIND | THE | GAP: Wild Women Improvisations on: TINA TURNER Black Coffee BETTY DAVIS They Say I’m Different ALICE COLTRANE Er Ra IDA COX Wild Women Don’t Have the Blues
*Program subject to change. Full program notes available the week before the concert.
Tickets:
Premier: $90 Orchestra: $75 Main: $55 Side and Rear: $45