Arts and Literature Laboratory welcomes the LunART Chamber Music Collective, as they kick off their 2023-24 season with an innovative program of chamber music by living women composers, Voices Unbound, on Saturday, September 30 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $30 ($15 student/ALL member) at lunart.eventbrite.com. Doors open at 7:00pm. Q&A with guest composers will follow the performance.
Prepare to be dazzled by the high-octane prowess of the LunART Chamber Music Collective, challenging the traditional boundaries of the classical canon. LunART proudly champions the finest new music crafted by visionary women composers. With a plethora of world and U.S. premieres to its name, the LunART ensemble passionately performs works that embody the essence of today's musical innovation while paying homage to the overlooked gems of long-established composers who paved the way for women in music.
This unforgettable evening will witness the world premiere of Lily of the Valley by Patricia Lopes, and the soul-stirring Exilios, masterfully woven by the brilliant Gabriela Ortiz. Both pieces, exquisitely designed for flute and string quartet, will transport you to a realm of pure sonic enchantment.
In partnership with the International Alliance for Women in Music, LunART is thrilled to introduce Madison audiences to two extraordinary works that exemplify the essence of musical brilliance. The audeince will enjoy A Strange Magic, a string quartet composed by Judith Lang Zaimont, and Flashpoint by Linda Dusman, a hauntingly evocative solo piece for the bass flute.
Get ready for an emotional journey like never before, where Zen moments of serenity intertwine with raw, untamed musical energy, sweeping you off your feet into a symphonic adventure of a lifetime!
But that's not all! Stick around for an exclusive Q&A session with the guest composers, as they unveil the inspiration and genius behind these spellbinding compositions. Witness the magic unfold as they share their artistic vision, revealing the secrets of their craft and the stories that breathe life into their musical masterpieces.
Voices Unbound beckons you to immerse yourself in a world of unparalleled artistry, where the boundless potential of living women composers knows no limits. Join LunART in this celebration of creativity and innovation, as they set the stage for a musical future that knows only one direction: forward! Don't miss this event on September 30th - it will be an unforgettable experience for music lovers and trailblazers alike!
PERFORMERS
Lindsey Crabb, cello | Isabella Lippi, violin | Marie Pauls, viola | Iva Ugrcic, flute and bass flute | Dawn Wohn, violin
PROGRAM
Patricia Lopes (Brazil): Lily of the Valley for Flute and String Quartet (2023 - World Premiere)
Linda Dusman (USA): Flashpoint for Bass Flute (2022)
Judith Lang Zaimont (USA): A Strange Magic for String Quartet (2016)
Gabriela Ortiz (Mexico): Exilios for Flute and String Quartet (2013, arr. 2022)
The LunART mission is to support, inspire, promote, and celebrate ALL women in the arts through public performances, exhibitions, workshops, and interdisciplinary collaboration; thus enriching our community and creating a welcoming space for learning and experimentation.