For The Beauty of the Earth

In this era of climate crisis, when caring for our fragile planet is more important than ever, how can music play a role? The works being performed tonight, old and new, portray our connections to the natural world. This program inspires an appreciation of Earth’s beauty, and offers an oasis for reflecting on our commitment to its stewardship. It includes new music by contemporary composers Roberto Sierra and Laura Kaminsky, and beautiful gems from the first half of the 20th century by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, William Grant Still, and Margaret Bonds. Each piece depicts a different natural landscape, or uses imagery from the natural world in an abstract or metaphorical way. ​Program Roberto Sierra: Sonata para Violin y Piano William Grant Still: Pastorela (violin and piano) Margaret Bonds: Troubled Water (solo piano) Laura Kaminsky: Undercurrent (violin and piano) Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, arr. Maud Powell: Deep River Alberto Ginastera: Pampeana No. 1