Portland Chamber Music Festival
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With the East Coast Chamber Orchestra
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.
Friedrich Hermann Capriccio No. 1 in D Minor for Three Violins, Op. 2 (1845)
Tai Murray, J Freivogel, Nick Kendall, violins
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
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
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
SUSTAINER, STANDARD, or INTRODUCTORY price options are available for this event.
Per ticket service fee varies from $2 – $8.50 depending on ticket price.
Free tickets for CHILDREN & STUDENTS are available for this event.
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