The magical qualities of light formed the inspiration for this program for strings, winds, and harp. Haydn’s famous “Sunrise” quartet and Ravel’s impressionist “Introduction and Allegro” pair with Gilad Cohen’s “Firefly Elegy” – a musical portrait of the life of a lightning bug – and a premiere by Richmond’s own Zachary Wadsworth.
Program:
Joseph Haydn, Quartet in B-flat major, op. 76 No. 4 (“Sunrise”)
Zachary Wadsworth, New work
Gilad Cohen, “Firefly Elegy”
Maurice Ravel, “Introduction and Allegro”
With:
Grant Houston, Violin
Abi Fayette, Violin
Caleb Georges, Viola
James Wilson, Cello
Mary Boodell, Flute
David Lemelin, Clarinet
Charles Overton, Harp