The Fondation des États-Unis is proud to present its first concert of FEU musicians, past and present, originally organized in honor of its 90th anniversary in 2020. This concert features a vast range of compositions of alumni and current composers in residence ranging from 1963 to present day, culminating in three new works written especially for the occasion. This is the first concert that will showcase the rich musical history of the FEU, while bringing together several generations of musicians from all over the globe.
Alumni Musicians: Andrew Briggs, Sarah Ghandour, Jay Gottlieb, John Kamfonas, Lauren Libaw, Jenny Maclay, Hilary Metzger, Leslie Richmond, Nicky Purser, Deanna Petre, Jennifer Schiller and David Simpson.
Resident Musicians: Solange Adamson, Sarah Grace Graves, Dhyani Heath, Sergio Herrera, Edgar Jaber, Olivia Kim and Rieko Tsuchida (member of ensemble IMAGO).
Originator of the Project: Sarah Ghandour
Project Manager: Noëmi Haire-Sievers
Download the digital version of the catalogue here. Scroll down for the video.
Program
William Bolcom
Selections from Cabaret Songs
Waitin
Amor
The Actor
Can’t Sleep
Blue
Carol Robinson
No One for soprano, clarinet, guitar, cello, piano
Richard Felciano
Five Small Pieces for piano
William Bolcom
Étude No. 12, Hymne a L’Amour from Twelve New Études
James Yannatos
8 Haiku for Solo Flute
Edo Frenkel
String Trio for violin, viola and cello
Denis Ramos
Drebkis for clarinet, viola, piano, and harp (2014)
William Bolcom
Spring Trio for violin, cello and piano
Barney Johnson
Le Serpent qui Danse for soprano, piano, cello
Sergio Herrera
Le Cinquième for piano and violin
Jon Magnussen
10 Rooms for Four Celli
Practical Information
Date: November 16 | Time: 7:30pm | Facebook Event
Covid: In accordance with government regulations, you will be asked to show your vaccination passport or a negative Covid test taken within the last 48h.
Please respect the general physical distancing guidelines. Hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance.