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Our program for the evening
First Performance: France & Boston
Tango en Skai (1992) | Roland Dyens (1955-2016 - France/Tunisia)
Berceuse* (2018) | Roger Eon (b. 1959 - France)
Mystic Flute, Op. 22* (1937) | Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000 – Somerville)
Boston Premieres
From ‘Mineral Spirits’ (2019)| Francine Trester (b. 1969 - Long Island/Newton) [/padded_text]
- I. Black Obsidian (Apache Tears)
- II. Sulfur
*World Premiere
Second Performance: French Influence
Gymnopédie N. I | Erik Satie (1866-1925)
Chess Pieces* | John Cage (1912-1992)
The Wonderful Widow of 18 Springs* | John Cage (1912-1992)
Third Performance: Mélodies Françaises
Quatre Mélodies* | Reynaldo Hahn (1874-1947)
- I. À Chloris
- II. Infidelité
- III. L’énamourée
- IV. L’Heure Exquise
Deux Chansons Folklorique | Matyas Seiber (1905-1960)
- I. Réveillez-vous
- II. Marguerite, elle est malade
* Written for or arranged by Aaron Larget-Caplan
An intermission of ten minutes will be observed after each performance. Light complimentary refreshments will be available. The event will start no later than 7:10 PM. Thank you for your understanding.
About the Performers
www.matthewhoch.com
www.ALCGuitar.com
This event is made possible thanks in part to
Lin and Anka Hymel salute Aaron Larget Caplan for his Arts–Sciences–Lettres award and dedication to French culture, language, and music.
We salute Aaron Larget Caplan for his award and dedication to French music & life.- Monroe Heyman, Green Realtor • www.MonroeHeyman.com
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