Chelsea Music Festival – An Evening with Vu, León, Susman, Smirnov, Hernández

Join us for an enchanting evening at the Chelsea Music Festival, featuring the FESTIVAL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA conducted by Ken-David Masur! 🌊✨

Immerse yourself in an extraordinary musical experience filled with four captivating works by contemporary composers, each exploring themes of water, memory, and transformation.

🎼 Program Highlights:

• J.E. Hernández: Desert Shelter - A poignant narrative of the migrants crossing the Sonoran Desert.
• Tania León: Esencia - A vibrant three-movement piece inspired by the waters and musical traditions of the Caribbean and Latin America.
• Grigory Smirnov: Impromptu - An evocative New York premiere.
• William Susman: Clouds and Flames - Experience the world premiere of a haunting meditation on Philippe Petit's historic tightrope walk between the World Trade Center towers.
• Ania Vu: Water Realms - A New York premiere, this work offers a sonic exploration of water in its multiple forms.

🌟 Reception to follow — enjoy discussions and reflections on this captivating evening of music that speaks to the heart and soul!