Composers Now/Cheswatyr Commissions

PROGRAM
Composers Now, founded and directed by the Kennedy Center honoree Tania León, and The Forum present members of The Harlem Chamber Players in a world premiere performance of “The Island Before Open Waters” (2023) by the emerging composer Alyssa Regent. This is the second year of Composers Now’s collaborative commissioning, mentorship and professional development initiative, underwritten by the Cheswatyr Foundation. Alyssa will be mentored by composer Bora Yoon.

Complementing these works will be chamber music by Missy Mazzoli and Julia Wolfe, also performed by the Harlem Chamber Players.

ARTISTS
Bridget Kibbey, conductor
Alyssa Regent, electronics/laptop
Karen Bogardus, flute
Don Byron, clarinet
Alex Davis, bassoon
Amanda Kengor, harp
Nicole Wright, viola
Anthony Morris, double bass
Claire Chan, violin
Ashley Horne, violin
WIlliam Frampton, viola
Wayne Smith, cello

TICKETS
This concert is FREE and open to the public.
Please RSVP via this link here.