Today we feature three different music programs and four different chamber ensembles, all active in the 2023-24 school year. Brass and string music by Henri Tomasi, Alberto Ginastera, Zoltán Kodály and more.
Members of these groups have appeared on Introductions previously:
– Padric Sullivan and Calleigh Riordan have been in a previous iteration of The Bone Rangers, broadcast in July 2021.
– Trio Fiammifero were on the show in December 2023; and violinist Javier Irizarry performed solo in July 2024.
Playlist
Henri Tomasi: Être ou ne pas être (Monologue d’Hamlet)
The Bone Rangers: Genesis Morales, Padric Sullivan, Calleigh Riordan & Jonathan Martinez, trombones
Coached by Tim Riordan through Merit School of Music.
Alberto Ginastera: String Quartet No. 1:
IV. Finale, Allegro rusticamente
Vario Quartet: Cordelia Momo Fredrickson & Kai Werlinsky, violins; Akshay Nair, viola; Mira Pietrzkiewicz, cello
Coached by Jacob Murphy through Midwest Young Artists Conservatory.
Zoltán Kodály: Serenade for two violins & viola, Op. 12:
III. Finale, Vivo
Sándor Kuti: Serenade for string trio:
III. Finale, Adagio ma non troppo
Trio Fiammifero: Javier Irizarry, violin; Callia Murray, viola; Cecilia O’Malley, violin & cello
Coached by Desirée Ruhstrat through Midwest Young Artists Conservatory.
Jan Koetsier: Brass Quintet, Op. 65:
III. Finale, Molto vivace
Traditional American arr. Canadian Brass: Just a Closer Walk with Thee
Sterling Brass Quintet: Melody Alonso & Tommy Chapski, trumpets; Alex Gagne, horn; Daniel White, trombone; Sam Lorentz, tuba
Coached by Matthew Lee and Kari Lee through Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras.
