Ensemble ACJW
Sir Simon Rattle has called Ensemble ACJW “wonderful players.” This is just one of the accolades this inspirational collective of outstanding young professional musicians—fellows in a two-year program that supports them in building careers as top-quality performers, innovative programmers, and dedicated teachers—have received. Beethoven’s Septet in E-flat Major is featured on this program. One of the composer’s most cheerful works, the effervescent Septet looks back to the light and genial wind serenades of Haydn and Mozart.
Composed in 2008 for contemporary music sextet eighth blackbird, David Lang's these broken wings comprises three movements that present three distinct physical and musical challenges that stretch the musicians’ abilities to their limits.
This concert is part of Salon Encores. The contemporary work on this program is part of My Time, My Music.