George Crumb (1929-2022) is one of the most frequently performed composers in today's musical world. We are paying tribute by performing his piece, “Voice of the Whale.”

"In the mid-20th century, when American composer George Crumb heard a recording of humpback whale songs, he decided to discover how they might be imitated by a piano, flute, and cello working in concert and amplified. The result was Vox balaenae (Voice of the Whale). On a stage bathed in sea-blue light, performers wear masks, and to further the otherworldly atmosphere the flutist sings into the instrument, the pianist slides a chisel along a string, and the amplified cello is tuned irregularly."-libraryjournal.com

Our first concert of the season is happening at First Parish Church, 425 Congress St., in Portland, and is free and open to the public.

Martinu: Sonata for Flute, Violin, Piano

Smith Moore: Afro-American Suite

Crumb: Voice of the Whale

Bunch: Until Next Time

Annie Antonacos, piano

Tracey Jasas-Hardel, violin

Jing Li, cello

Nicole Rabata, flute