Musaica presents Music From Around the World
Musaica Chamber Ensemble begins its 12th Season with “Music from Around the World,” a program including a string quartet by Malaysian composer and former UNO professor Wee Kee Brody; as well as “Rumi Settings,” a duo for violin and viola by Augusta Reed Thomas, inspired by the works of the 13th century Persian Sunni poet; and a trombone quartet by Dutch composer Saskia Apon. The concert will also include works by Caroline Lizotte and Clara Schumann, and will feature the Allegro from Louise Farrenc’s Piano Quintet in A minor. More information about Musaica and its whole season can be found at www.musaica.org or by calling 504-304-8608.
Program:
Augusta Reed Thomas: “Rumi Settings” for Violin and Viola
Wee Kee Brody: Andante from String Quartet
Saskia Apon: Trombone Quartet No. 1
Caroline Lizotte: Raga for Two Harps
Clara Schumann: Three Romances for Trombone and Piano
Marcelle Soulage: Legende for Harp, Oboe, and Flute
Louise Farrenc: Allegro from Piano Quintet No. 1 in C
