From Chiarina Chamber Players: For centuries, composers have drawn on the sounds of our planet, revealing and recreating experiences of the natural world. Today they also create spaces for contemplating our planet’s uncertain future. In this specially curated program of mostly American composers, Chiarina invites listeners to reflect on the complex wonder and fragility of nature while traversing a range of musical styles.

Chiarina Artists

Carrie Bean Stute, cello

Patrick Morgan, clarinet

Sarah Frisof, flute

Steven Beck, piano

Thalea String Quartet

Show Notes

Program

Terry Riley - Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector

Whitney George - The Extinction series: Elephant Bird

George Crumb - Vox Balaenae (Voice of the Whale)

Joseph Haydn - from String Quartet Op. 76, No. 4 “Sunrise”

Mason Bates - Life of Birds

Jeffrey Mumford - an evolving romance

Astor Piazzolla - Primavera Porteña