Kilbourn Concert Series

Sphinx Chamber Orchestra

Damon Gupton, conductor
Elena Urioste, violin
The Harlem Quartet

Our Kilbourn Series opener promises to be one of the most memorable concerts in a notable list. The Sphinx Chamber Orchestra is comprised of the top alumni of the national Sphinx Competition for young Black and Latino string players. Inspired by Sphinx’s overarching mission, SCO advances diversity in classical music, while engaging new, young audiences through creative programming. Their Kilbourn Hall program features solo appearances by recent Sphinx winners.

Performing: Mozart, Divertimento in F Major; Piazzolla, Fall in Buenos Aires (Otoño porteño); Guido Gavilán, Mi Menor Conga; Tchaikovsky, Serenade for Strings, first movement; Marsalis, “Hellbound Highball,” from At the Octoroon Balls; Bach, Concerto in D minor for Two Violins and String Orchestra; Michael Abels, Delights and Dances for String Quartet and Orchestra

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Leila Josefowicz, violin

with John Novacek, piano

Not to be missed! A favorite RPO soloist of recent seasons brings her edgy, passionate sensibility to her Kilbourn Series recital debut.

Performing: Brahms, Sonatensatz; Shostakovich, Sonata, Op. 134; Stravinsky, Duo Concertante;
Erkki-Sven Tüür, Conversio;
Schubert, Rondo in B minor

“Ms. Josefowicz gave a thrilling performance of this daunting work, playing with gleaming sound, supple technique and, amazingly, from memory.” —New York Times (on the premiere of Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Violin Concerto)

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American Brass Quintet

Raymond Mase, trumpet
David Wakefield, horn
Kevin Cobb, trumpet
Michael Powell, trombone
John D. Rojak, bass trombone

The American Brass Quintet’s rich history includes performances in Europe, Central and South America, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and all 50 States; a discography of more than 50 recordings; and the premieres of more than 100 contemporary brass works. This program will include original works and transcriptions from the 14th through the 20th centuries, along with the highlights of ABQ’s most recent set of commissions.

“Of all the brass quintets, the
most distinguished.”
—American Record Guide

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Amernet String Quartet

Misha Vitenson, violin
Marcia Littley, violin
Michael Klotz, viola
Javier Arias, cello; with
Arnold Steinhardt, violin
and Barry Snyder, piano

A vivid demonstration of the continuing vitality of chamber music! Arnold Steinhardt, first violinist of the legendary Guarneri Quartet, joins the rising stars of the Amernet Quartet and distinguished Eastman School faculty pianist Barry Snyder for a varied program of chamber masterworks.

Performing: Debussy, Sonata for Violin and Piano; Dvořák, String Quartet in A-flat Major, op. 105; Chausson, Concerto for Violin, Piano, and
String Quartet

“Immensely satisfying. ... Their fine performances were most notable for the quality of unjaded discovery
that came through so vividly.”
—New York Times

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