This triptych of works begins with a charming quintet for a colorful variety of instruments featuring the dance rhythms of the Spanish Baroque. Then Composer-in-Residence Benjamin Yusupov draws on musical sources from various ethnic Jewish communities around the globe, evoking the sounds of klezmer and cimbalom. Finally, Aaron Copland described his iconic Pulitzer prize-winning Appalachian Spring as representing “the pioneer American spirit, with youth and spring, with optimism and hope.”
Josep Pla and Joan Baptista Pla
Trio Sonata in D minor
Benjamin Yusupov
Piano Trio No. 2, “From Jewish Traditions”
Aaron Copland
Appalachian Spring for 13 Musicians
SOPHIA JEAN
flute
IZAIAH CHEERAN
oboe
JAY SHANKAR
clarinet
JOHN CLOUSER
bassoon
DIANA COHEN
violin
YUN-TING LEE
violin
JULIA SCHILZ
violin
ANDREW WAN
violin
NJORD KÅRASON FOSSNES
viola
JULIE ALBERS
cello
KAREN OUZOUNIAN
cello
GABRIEL POLINSKY
double bass
BENJAMIN YUSUPOV
piano
ADAM GOLKA
harpsichord & piano
JEFF STERN
percussion