PROGRAM
eighth blackbird performs Chen Yi
Sparks: The intrepid artists of eighth blackbird—a sextet of flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano, and percussion—are as acclaimed for the brilliance of their playing as they are for sparking inspiration in the composers who write for them. This week we get generous tastes of each. Of the four works they perform, three were created especially for them: David Kellogg's Divinum Mysterium, an ecstatic elaboration on sacred chant; Fireflies, Carlos Sanchez-Gutierrez's powerful vision of a Central American massacre; and finally "Glacial Exhalations," a vivid opening movement from the larger concerto Split Horizon, whose composer, David Schober, joins eighth blackbird in the studio. We'll also hear a fourth work that puts percussionist Matthew Duvall through his paces: Chen Yi's multi-textured Qui.
MUSIC PLAYED IN THE PROGRAM
- Daniel Kellogg: Divinum Mysterium
—I. Beginnings - Chen Yi: Qui
- Carlos Sanchez-Gutierrez: Luciérnagas
- David Schober: Split Horizon
—I. Glacial Exhalations
MIXED COMPANY
Mixed Company is written by Saint Paul Sunday staff, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the show and the classical music they love.
LINKS AND RESOURCES
Artist profile: eighth blackbird
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Other performances on Saint Paul Sunday:
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eighth blackbird features David Schober, Zohn-Muldoon, Albert
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eighth blackbird performs Rzewski
