Iris Orchestra, Memphis Symphony Orchestra, & Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music come together to present a chamber concert celebrating the collaborative nature of music and the power of collective purpose. Featuring special guest artist Marisa Polesky.
Includes the live World Premiere of "Caged", a string quintet inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic with exclusive introduction by the composer, Brian Nabors.
Limited seating for safety. Reservations encouraged.
Program:
Tchaikovsky: “Souvenir de Florence”
II. Adagio cantabile e con moto
IV. Allegro con brio e vivace
Caroline Shaw: Limestone and Felt
Astor Piazzolla: Libertango
Adolphus Hailstork: Three Spirituals
I. We Shall Overcome
II. Kum Ba Yah
III. Great Day
Brian Nabors: Caged
Performers:
Marisa Polesky, Violin
Allison Lovera, Violin (MSO)
Katie Brown, Viola (MSO)
Amaro Dubois, Viola (Iris)
Carrington Truehart, Cello (Iris)
Estefan Perez, Cello (MSO)