An instrument that’s been around for 60,000 years certainly deserves a concert of its own. This program’s exposé of the flute’s astonishing capabilities reveals how composers of three centuries were inspired by its magical qualities.

Join us for a pre-concert discussion with Ian David Rosenbaum and Ayano Kataoka at 4:00 PM in the Rose Studio. Free for ticket holders.

Program

Bach Trio Sonata in G major for Two Flutes and Continuo, BWV 1039 (c. 1736-41)
Mozart Quartet in C major for Flute, Violin, Viola, and Cello, K. 285b (1781)
J. L. Adams there is no one, not even the wind for Two Flutes, Two Percussionists, Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass (New York Premiere, CMS Co-Commission) (2017)
Dutilleux Sonatine for Flute and Piano (1943)
Hummel Septet in D minor for Flute, Oboe, Horn, Viola, Cello, Bass, and Piano, Op. 74 (c. 1816)

Performers

Tara Helen O’Connor, Flute
Ransom Wilson, Flute
Juho Pohjonen, Piano
Kristin Lee, Violin
Paul Neubauer, Viola
Timothy Eddy, Cello
Anthony Manzo, Double Bass
James Austin Smith, Oboe
Eric Reed, Horn
Ayano Kataoka, Percussion
Ian David Rosenbaum, Percussion