Manchester Music Festival - Given A Chance: Concert and Discussion

A special program featuring Artistic Director Philip Setzer and MMF Young Artists performing Romantic works by underrepresented composers who have struggled to have their voices heard. Concert will be followed by a discussion with music scholar Judith Lochhead and composer Menon Dwarka. Presented in partnership with Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning.

Reception to follow.

Program

Clara Wieck Schumann: 3 Romances, Op. 22
I. Andante molto
II. Allegretto: Mit zartem Vortrage
III. Leidenschaftlich schnell

Rebecca Clarke: Lullaby, from 2 Pieces for Viola (or Violin) and Cello

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: 4 African Dances, Op. 58

Florence Price: Piano Quintet No. 2 in A minor
I. Allegro non troppo
II. Andante con moto
III. Juba. Allegro
IV. Scherzo. Allegro – Coda

George Walker: Lyric for Strings

Artists:

Philip Setzer, violin
Brian Anderson, viola*
Andrew Cannestra, piano*
Hannah Corbett, violin*
Bree Fotheringham, violin*
Antonia Fuglsang, violin*
Dylan Kinneavy, cello*
Kenichi Kiyama, violin*
Ignacio Garcīa Nūňez, cello*
Maureen Sheehan, viola*
Hang Zhong, piano*

*MMF Young Artists

Guest Panelist:

Menon Dwarka
Judith Lochhead

Location: SVAC Arkell Pavilion

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