PROGRAMS
THE HUMAN CONNECTION
Every concert performed and attended connects us in multiple ways. It affords the opportunity to connect our lives with friends and strangers. A deep sense of belonging is an irresistible and biological need. Music brings us together and provides human connections.
The program opens with solo Bach, a perfect way to cleanse the mind and let go of the day’s worries. From Satoh’s journey of experiencing time as if eternal time can be lived in a single moment; to Belgarian’s message of adapting our thought process to reflect the adaptability of water; to the sheer joy felt in Rao’s “A Different World”, the music will bring strangers together to connect and become friends.
J.S. Bach “Gigue” in E-flat Major for solo viola, BWV 1010
Andy Waggoner “...to think again of dangerous and noble things” (2018)
Peter Sculthorpe “Sonata” For Viola and Percussion (1960)
Allison Loggins-Hull “Changes” (2020)
Yousif Sheronick “Doubtful Sound” for solo Bodhran
Eve Beglarian “Like Water” (2021)
Glen Velez “Homage for Frame Drums and Viola” (2009)
Yousif Sheronick “Jubb Jannin”
John Patitucci ”Scenes for Viola and Percussion”
Somei Satoh “Birds in warped time”
Enzo Rao Camemi “a different world”
FOLK TRADITIONS
From Haydn to Bartok and beyond, folk music has been the inspiration for many landmark pieces. This program featuring folk traditions aims to give voice to each of these fabulous composers and their unique musical language. From Medieval Dances to Klezmer wedding music, to Indian classical music, this program will keep traditions alive.
David Krakauer “Klezmer a la Bechet”
Zhao Jiping “Summer in the High Grassland”
Kenji Bunch “Lost & Found”
Derek Bermel “Thracian Sketches”
Yousif Sheronick “Four Corners” for solo percussion
György Kurtag “In Nomine - all’ongherese “Damjanich emlekko”
John LaBarbara “Danza del Fuego”
Shirish Korde “Joy”
Medieval Dances “Dance Estampie” (14th Century)
Giovanni Sollima “Lamentatio”
REPERTOIRE LIST
Derek Bermel “Thracian Sketches” - Percussion: Frame Drum and Dumbek
Kenji Bunch “Lost & Found” - Percussion; Dumbek, Djembe, Toys, Cajon
Henry Cowell “Homage to Iran” - Percussion: Dayera
Philip Glass “Duo for solo Viola & Percussion” - Percussion: Frame Drums, Cymbals, Caxixi & toys
Zhao Jiping “Summer in the High Grassland” - Percussion: Kanjira (small Indian tambourine) & shaker
David Krakauer “Klezmer a la Bechet” - Percussion: Bodhran (Irish Frame Drum)
Shirish Korde “Joy” - Percussion: Udu clay drum
Tigran Mansurian “Three Taghs” - Percussion: Cymbal, vibraphones, gongs
Medieval Dances “Dance Estampie” (14th Century) - Percussion: Riq, Dumbek, Bodhran
Hafez Nazeri “Eternal Return” - Percussion: Djembe, Frame drums, Cymbals, Tibetan Finger Cymbal, Kanjira
Arvo Part “Spiegel im Spiegel” - Percussion: Vibraphones
John Patitucci ”Scenes for Viola and Percussion” - Percussion: Djembe, Ocean Drum, Cymbal, shakers, bells and various toys
Enzo Rao Camemi “a different world” - Percussion: Cajon (Peruvian Box Drum)
Somei Satoh “Birds in warped time II” - Percussion: Vibraphone
Peter Sculthorpe “Sonata For Viola and Percussion” -Percussion: Djembe, snare drum, chinese symbol, conga
Yousif Sheronick “Jubb Jannin” - Percussion: Bendir (Moroccan Frame Drum)
Giovanni Sollima “Lamentatio” - Percussion: Cajon, Caxixi, Bodhran, Maraca
Riad El-Soumbati “Longa Riad” - Percussion: Riq
Mavis Staples "Eyes on the Prize" - Baritone, Viola and Percussion
Glen Velez “Homage for Frame Drums and Viola” - Percussion: Tar Drum (small Frame Drum tuned to G)
Mohamed Abdul Wahab “Zeina” - Percussion: dumbek
Inessa Zaretsky “Dervishes - Five Pieces for Viola and Percussion” - Percussion; Riq, Marimba, Bodhran, Dumbek, Cymbal, Bells & Marimba
Lev “Ljova” Zhurbin “Shadow & Light”- Percussion: Kalimba, Pitch pipe, Frame drums, Tibetan Bowl
Evan Ziporyn “Honey from Alast” - Percussion: Vibraphone, Riq, Bodhran, and Cajon
