Empyrean Ensemble:
”California Composers”
Recital Hall, Ann E. Pitzer Center
Mika Pelo, director
[Pre-concert talk with Stephen Blumberg and Mark Winges at 2:15 pm.]
John Chowing: Stria
Karl Kohn: Three Expressions for Cello and Piano
Stephen Blumberg: Night Sky for Violin and Piano (Premiere)
Yu-Hui Chang: Binge Delirium for Solo Percussion
Mark Winges: Leaves from Diana’s Tree for Soprano, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano
$10 Students and Children, $20 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.