The premiere of John Harbison’s penetrating setting of Louise Gluck’s poems, for soprano and six instruments, sung by the silvery-voiced Kendra Colton, anchors our first program. Luke Blackburn’s airborne oboe concerto, with the immensely musical Peggy Pearson, contrasts sharply with the Harbison, and captivating, uncommonly optimistic works by Augusta Read Thomas and David Froom frame this first program of our 50th year.

Sunday, October 16, 2022
Preconcert Talk - 7:00 PM | Concert - 8:00 PM

Augusta Read Thomas: Bebop Riddle II (2022)
World Premiere (marimba and piano version)
John Harbison: Winter Journey (2022)
50th Anniversary Commission
World Premiere
Kendra Colton, soprano
Luke Blackburn: Concrete Currents (2022)
(Concerto for Oboe and Chamber Ensemble)
50th Anniversary Commission
World Premiere
Peggy Pearson, oboe
David Froom: Fantasy Dances (2000)
Boston Premiere

All programs subject to change