Events

Eight Immortals: Schubert and Li

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  • Date: May 15, 2022
  • Time: 4:00pm
  • Location: 1000 Blanton Ave., Richmond VA 23221
  • Venue: First Unitarian Universalist Church

We end our season as we started it, with an epic work of Franz Schubert paired with a spectacular piece of music from our time. This time we combine the celebratory Octet in F major by Franz Schubert, with the world premiere of “The Eight Immortals and the Sea” by Washington State-based composer and conductor Shuying Li. CMSCVA commissioned this work for eight players who each musically represent one of the legendary Immortals, famed mythological figures from the composer’s native China. CMSCVA regulars violinist Suliman Tekalli, violist Celia Hatton, clarinetist David Lemelin are joined by new friends including bassist Andrew Sommer and horn player Kevin Newton.

 

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