The Heliand Ensemble performed “Wildflowers” from Jenni Brandon’s Wildflower Trio in three separate Vermont appearances. They were:
July 22 at 7 pm
York Street Meeting House
Lyndon, VT
presented by Upright Steeple Society
July 23 at 3 pm
Artistree Community Arts Center
South Pomfret, VT
presented by Artistree
July 24 at 4 pm
Rochester Federated Church
Rochester, VT
presented by Rochester Chamber Music Society
The Heliand Ensemble presented an exciting mélange of classical music and new works including trios of Franz Josef Haydn, Clémence de Grandval, Jenni Brandon, Padma Newsome, and Chick Corea. The Ensemble was excited to give the World Premiere performance of “Nuts” (2022) by composer Molly Leach. They welcomed back Thomas Kozumplik, virtuoso percussionist, who was last featured with Heliand in 2019 for their Nico Muhly project.
PROGRAM |
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Piano Trio in F major, Hob. XV:39 o Allegro o Andante o Allegro |
Franz Josef Haydn (1732-1809) arr. Katie Oprea |
Trio de Salon |
Clémence de Grandval (1828-1907) |
Children’s Song Nos. 1, 2, 5, 7 |
Chick Corea (1941-2021) arr. Katie Oprea |
TāReKiṬa |
Reena Esmail (1983) |
Get It! |
Gene Koshinski (b. 1980) |
INTERMISSION |
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Now is the Cool of the Day |
Jean Ritchie (1922-2015) arr. Moira Smiley |
Wildflowers from ‘The Wildflower Trio |
Jenni Brandon (b. 1977) |
Vignettes o Winnebago Moccasin Game o Carmela o Inca Melody o Clinch Mountain o Héla Grandpere o Gardé Piti Mulet Là |
William Grant Still (1895-1978) |
Nuts! (World Premiere) o Squirrels and Birds o Frogs, Slugs, Snakes, and Snails o Nuts! |
Molly Leach (b. 2000) |
To Bastion Point In The Ocean Bed and Rest |
Padma Newsome (b. 1961) |
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