Sounds of US
To Believe
Studio K
Hear compositions by rising generations in the second Sounds of US mainstage concert, featuring world premiere works by Alyssa Weinberg, Trevor Weston, and composition students of the Juilliard School’s Pre-College program, performed by Javier Gándara, Weston Sprott, and Juilliard Pre-College students.
Sat. Nov. 16, 2024
Sat. Nov. 16, 2024 4p.m.
Genre
Fortas
Music festival
A musician’s journey continues to thrive if one believes. Hear compositions by rising generations in the second Sounds of US mainstage concert, featuring world premiere works by Alyssa Weinberg, Trevor Weston, and composition students of the Juilliard School’s Pre-College program (Sophia Dou, Lucas Hayes, Max Kim, Asha Melvani, Alex Robertson, Aadit Shrivastava, Luke Soneral, Isaac Thomas, Charles Wang, and Philina Zhang), performed by Javier Gándara, Weston Sprott, and Juilliard Pre-College student Anwen Deng and Pre-College alumnus Aidan Peterson.
TREVOR WESTON
Watermelon
ASHA MELVANI
Clockwork
MAX KIM
Triumphum
PHILINA ZHANG
Fleet-Footed Daze
SOPHIA DOU
Melancholia
ALEX ROBERTSON
Corale e toccata
LUCAS HAYES
Ceremonial
LUKE SONERAL
Dance of the Bilge Rats
CHARLES WANG
Lament
ISAAC THOMAS
colors
AADIT SHRIVASTAVA
limestone
ALYSSA WEINBERG
Bioluminescence
The four Sounds of US mainstage concerts highlight the steps of a musician’s journey: To Begin the pursuit, To Believe in the dream, To Become what one envisions, and finally To Be in the life of a working musician. The programs feature established composers and performers alongside emerging young composers and performers in this constantly evolving field of performance.
In between the mainstage concerts, don’t miss “Free for US” performances in the Peace Corps Gallery at the REACH.
Drawing inspiration from America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, Sounds of US reflects on the values that have shaped the nation—mentorship, innovation, and the passing of traditions—to envision a brighter future.
Created and curated by Jennifer Koh, violinist and artistic director of the Fortas Chamber Music Concerts, Sounds of US provides a space for all voices to be heard and a new way to enjoy music as a community—unrestricted by genre or exclusivity.
Filled with nonstop music, the festival includes over 40 world premiere commissions by artist-driven nonprofit ARCO Collaborative. Sounds of US highlights the importance of mentorship and education by showcasing the most celebrated composers and performers of today alongside the next generation of musical talent.
Studio K concerts at 2, 4, 6 & 8 p.m. are paid, ticketed events.
FREE performances open to the public take place at 1, 3, 5 & 7 p.m. in the Peace Corps Gallery at the REACH.
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