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The East Coast Chamber Orchestra’s PCMF debut in 2022 drew raves from audiences: “The energy and artistry was astounding!” “Such virtuosic performances, and such wit and joy!” Well, they’re back, bringing with them Handmade Universe, a brand new work by Grammy-nominated composer Vijay Iyer that blends jazz harmonies with intricate orchestrations. A playful flourish of a string trio and a breathtaking arrangement of Bach’s stunning Chaconne open the program, and the youthful vigor of Mendelssohn’s delightful Octet, written when he was just 16, brings the evening to a ravishing close.

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Friedrich Hermann Capriccio No. 1 in D Minor for Three Violins, Op. 2 (1845)

Tai Murray, J Freivogel, Nick Kendall, violins

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J.S. Bach (arr. Michi Wiancko) Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004 (1717-1720/2019)

East Coast Chamber Orchestra

Vijay Iyer Handmade Universe (2023), Maine premiere

​Shai Wosner, piano; East Coast Chamber Orchestra

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Felix Mendelssohn String Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20 (1825)

I. Allegro moderato ma con fuoco

II. Andante

III. Scherzo: Allegro leggierissimo

IV. Presto

Anthony Marwood, Kristin Lee, Li-Mei Liang, Susie Park, violins; Jessica Thompson, Melissa Reardon, violas;
Rachel Henderson Freivogel, Kenneth Olsen, cellos

* Programs and artists subject to change

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For complete program and artist information, visit the Portland Chamber Music Festival web site at pcmf.org.

RUN TIME: 1hr 40 min including an intermission