Phoenix Chamber Music Society
Composers Choice
Nokuthula Ngwenyama
Saturday, February 8, 2:00 p.m.
Pasternack Salon - Dana Cheryl Beitscher Salon
745 E. Maryland Ave., Phoenix, AZ
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Phoenix Chamber Music Society co-presents a program curated by composer-in-residence and acclaimed viola soloist Nokuthula Ngwenyama.
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This annual show features contemporary composers from anything from video games and visual art to film and television. This is not a typical classical music concert; it’s a peek into the craft of working musicians today.
Bella Hristova, violin
David Ludwig, composer
Christopher O'Riley, piano
Nokuthula Ngwenyama, viola
Thomas Landschoot, cello
Ruggero Allifranchini, violin
Program
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Miasma (2020) and Variant (2024 premiére) for solo violin Nokuthula Ngwenyama
Bella Hristova, violin
Scenes from Childhood for cello and piano (2009) David Ludwig
Thomas Landschoot, cello
Christopher O’Riley, piano
Remembrance for viola and piano (2024) Nokuthula Ngwenyama
Nokuthula Ngwenyama, viola
Christopher O’Riley, piano
Rule of Three for two violins and viola (2015) David Ludwig
Bella Hristova, violin
Ruggero Allifranchini, violin
Nokuthula Ngwenyama, viola
Intermission
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Piano Quintet No. 2 in E Major, Op.31 (1840) Louise Farrenc (1804-1875)
I. Andante sostenuto - Allegro grazioso
II. Grave
III. Vivace
IV. Finale: Allegro