[Pre-concert talk with selected composers at 2:15 pm.]

Johannes Kreidler: The Impossibility of Consciously Experiencing the Moment of Falling Asleep

Oscar Bianchi: Semplice for Solo Violin

Isang Yun: Espace I for Cello and Piano

Clara Iannotta: Il colore dell’ombra for Violin, Cello, and Piano

Johannes Kreidler: Fremdarbeit for Flute, Piano, Percussion, Cello, and Narrator

$12 Students and Children, $24 Adults (Open Seating)

The Empyrean Ensemble presents engaging, thought-provoking, eclectic programs, enabling audiences to experience new musical sensations delivered with high artistry by its seven extraordinary core players—the finest new music performers in California. Ensemble-in-residence at UC Davis, Empyrean has premiered more than 200 works and performed throughout California, including appearances at many prominent music festivals and concert series.