PROGRAM AND PERSONNEL
MUSIC FOR THE TEMPLE
SATURDAY, DEC. 14 AT 3PM | ST. JOHN’S CHURCH
SUNDAY, DEC. 15 AT 3PM | FIRST CHURCH CAMBRIDGE
In Music for the Temple, curated by Michael Unterman, we explore themes of spirituality, evolution, and interconnectedness through the works of visionary women composers. From the ethereal solo pieces of Jessie Montgomery and Caroline Shaw to the intricate textures of Reena Esmail’s Teen Murti, this program invites you to contemplate the mysteries of the universe, inspired by the mystical artistry of Hilma af Klint. Click HERE to explore a sampling of her work.
Jessie Montgomery (b. 1981)
Rhapsody No. 2 for Solo Violin
Grant Houston*, violin
Caroline Shaw (b. 1982)
In Manus Tuas for Solo Cello
Hannah Collins, cello
Nicole Mitchell (b. 1967)
Inescapable Spiral
1. Rust [MSL, GH] 2. Indigo [MU, MC, CH] 3. Abalone [HC] 4. Sunburst [GH, MSL] 5. Maroon [JCL, CH] 6. Coral [GH, MU] 7. Copper [MSL, MC, CH] 8. Sepia [HC, MU] 9. Rust [MC, GH] 10. Silver [JCL, CH] 11. Lavender [HC, MU] 12. Cobalt [MSL, JCL, CH] 13. Charcoal [MC, GH] 14. Teal [JCL, CH] 15. Lavender [HC, GH] 16. Smoke [JCL, CH] 17. Magenta [MU] 18. Dandelion [JCL, MSL] 19. Aqua [CH, MC, MU] 20. Gold [JCL, HC, + all]
Jae Cosmos Lee & Miki Cloud, violin & voice
Megumi Stohs Lewis & Grant Houston*, violin
Celia Hatton, viola
Hannah Collins & Michael Unterman, cello
INTERMISSION (15’)
Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023)
Cloud Trio for Violin, Viola, and Violoncello
Calmo, meditato
Sempre dolce ma energico, sempre a tempo
Sempre energico
Tranquillo ma sempre molto espressivo
Jae Cosmos Lee, violin
Celia Hatton, viola
Hannah Collins
Reena Esmail (b. 1983)
Teen Murti for String Quartet and Cello Colo
Scherzo (Malkauns)
Recitativo (Basant)
Rondo (Jōg)
Megumi Stohs Lewis & Miki Cloud, violin
Jason Fisher, viola
Michael Unterman & Hannah Collins, cello
Jennifer Higdon (b. 1962)
Quiet Art for String Octet
Jae Cosmos Lee, Megumi Stohs Lewis, Miki Cloud, & Grant Houston, violin
Celia Hatton & Jason Fisher, viola
Michael Unterman & Hannah Collins, cello
