Experience a dynamic fusion of classical mastery and contemporary innovation with GRAMMY®-nominated PUBLIQuartet, praised by The Washington Post as “the epitome of modern chamber music”, in collaboration with sensational mezzo-soprano Renée Rapier. Be the first to hear the world premiere of GRAMMY®-nominated Clarice Assad‘s new work exploring the unbreakable spirit of women who dare to challenge societal norms and fight for their convictions. The remainder of the program explores the resonance between contemporary, blues, jazz, free, and rock-inflected music – all of which trace their roots back to the Black and Indigenous music that inspired Dvořák’s “American” String Quartet.  Don’t miss this electrifying concert bridging the past, present, and future of classical music!

Plus, join us earlier in the day for an exclusive composer talk with Clarice Assad. Learn more and register for this free event here.

Curtis Stewart, violin
Rubén Rengel, violin
Nick Revel, viola
Hamilton Berry, cello
Renée Rapier, mezzo-soprano
Clarice Assad, composer

PROGRAM
JESSIE MONTGOMERY Voodoo Dolls
DVOŘÁK/PUBLIQUARTET What is American
Improvisations on String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96, American
I. Allegro ma non troppo
FODÉ LASSANA DIABATÉ Sunjata’s Time
(arr. Jacob Garchik)
VIJAY IYER Dig the Say    
CLARICE ASSAD Chronicles of Ghosts | Chapter III: Whispers from the Pirate Queen [WORLD PREMIERE]
ELLINGTON Come Sunday for string quartet and mezzo-soprano
(arr. Hamilton Berry)
PERRY Prelude
(arr. Hamilton Berry)
PUBLIQuartet MIND | THE | GAP: Wild Women
Improvisations on:
TINA TURNER Black Coffee
BETTY DAVIS They Say I’m Different
ALICE COLTRANE Er Ra
IDA COX Wild Women Don’t Have the Blues

*Program subject to change. Full program notes available the week before the concert.