Portland Chamber Music Festival

7:30 PM - Program III: Universal Resonance

The East Coast Chamber Orchestra’s PCMF Debut In 2022 Drew Raves From Audiences: “The Energy And Artistry Was Astounding!” “Such Virtuosic Performances, And Such Wit And Joy!” Well, They’re Back, Bringing With Them Handmade Universe, A Brand New Work By Grammy-Nominated Composer Vijay Iyer That Blends Jazz Harmonies With Intricate Orchestrations. A Playful Flourish Of A String Trio And A Rollicking Set Of Variations On A Baroque Dance Theme Open The Program, And The Youthful Vigor Of Mendelssohn’s Delightful Octet, Written When He Was Just 16, Brings The Evening To A Ravishing Close.

Friedrich Hermann Capriccio No. 1 In D Minor For Three Violins, Op. 2 (1845)

Tai Murray, J Freivogel, Nick Kendall, Violins

Francesco Geminiani (Arr. Michi Wiancko) "La Follia" Variations (1729/2010)

East Coast Chamber Orchestra

Vijay Iyer Handmade Universe (2023), Maine Premiere

Shai Wosner, Piano; East Coast Chamber Orchestra

Felix Mendelssohn String Octet In E-Flat Major, Op. 20 (1825)

I. Allegro Moderato Ma Con Fuoco

II. Andante

III. Scherzo: Allegro Leggierissimo

IV. Presto

 Anthony Marwood, Kristin Lee, Li-Mei Liang, Susie Park, Violins; Jessica Thompson, Melissa Reardon, Violas;
Rachel Henderson Freivogel, Kenneth Olsen, Cellos

Programs And Artists Subject To Change

PCMF Is Delighted That Handmade Universe Will Also Be Performed At Salt Bay Chamberfest On Friday, August 16th At 7:30 PM.

Concert Run Time Is Approximately 1 Hour And 40 Minutes Including A Brief Intermission. The Concert Will Be Live-Streamed For Free On Our Youtube Channel. The Archived Stream Will Be Available To View For 24 Hours

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