What began as a gathering of musical friends, has grown to 21 musicians who form a versatile ensemble dedicated to showcasing emerging artists and bringing “great music to Chicago.” The International Chamber Artists return once again to the Levin Performance Studio with a diverse and varied program including a piece by pianist and artistic director Patrick Godon.
Playlist
Now and Then, by Earl Kim
“on the meadow” (Chekhov)
“thither” (Beckett)
“roundelay” (Beckett)
“thither” (Beckett)
“among the deepening shades” (Yeats)
Jessica Usherwood, soprano; Yukie Ota, flute; Sixto Franco, viola; Marguerite Lynn Williams, harp
Psyché, by Manuel de Falla
Jessica Usherwood, soprano; Yukie Ota, flute; Kate Carter, violin; Sixto Franco, viola; Timothy Archbold, cello; Marguerite Lynn Williams, harp
Chant de Linos, by André Jolivet
Yukie Ota, flute; Kate Carter, violin; Sixto Franco, viola; Timothy Archbold, cello; Marguerite Lynn Williams, harp
Wolf’s Moon, by Patrick Godon and inspired by Sallie Wolf’s Moon Project Chant
Theme
First Quarter Moon
Full Moon
Third Quarter Moon
New Moon
Yukie Ota, flute; Oto Carrillo, horn; Sean Whitaker, tuba; Patrick Godon, piano; Amy Alznauer, narrator
Quintet for Piano and Winds, by André Caplet
Allegro con brio
Adagio
Scherzo
Finale: Allegro con fuoco
Yukie Ota, flute; Anna Velzo, oboe; Marci Gurnow, clarinet; Keith Bunke, bassoon; Patrick Godon, piano