Featuring the music of Copland, Shostakovich, Mendelssohn, and Ruby Fulton.

Joanna Owen, violin
Lauren Latessa, cello
Jiyoung Oh, piano

The Iris Piano Trio brings an innovative program blending classical music and collaborative storytelling of intergenerational voices. You will hear the sounds of Shostakovich and Copland blending with the romanticism of Mendelssohn. A newly commissioned multi media piece written by composer Ruby Fulton, weaves narratives with music of American Pop.

The Iris Piano Trio is the core ensemble of Iris Music Project, representing the organization on stages across the Mid-Atlantic. Iris Music Project reimagines retirement communities as spaces of creative exchange. Through collaboratively designed programming, Iris Music Project provides opportunities for connection and purpose for residents, caregivers, and musicians. To learn more please visit irismusicproject.com.

Dmitri Shostakovich – Romance (from The Gadfly Suite)
Aaron Copland – Appalachian Spring
Ruby Fulton – Traditions Remixed
Felix Mendelssohn – Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49

This concert is generously sponsored by the Hudson family in honor of Betsy Hudson, who is remembered by all for her love of music and life.

RUN TIME: 80 mins, no intermission