May 25, 2014 | 4pm
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st Street NW, Washington, DC

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Metropolis and the Phillips Camerata

New Music by Vivian Fung

Metropolis Ensemble, led by Grammy-nominated conductor Andrew Cyr, will partner with The Phillips Camerata to perform the Washington premiere of Vivian Fung’s Harp Concerto with soloist and Camerata member Bridget Kibbey. Also on the program are works by American iconoclasts Steve Reich and Elliott Carter and talented young American composers Nathan Shields and Christopher Cerrone, featuring the acclaimed Quartet Senza Misura.

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ON THE PROGRAM

Chris Cerrone: High Windows

For solo string quintet plus string ensemble.

Steve Reich: Duet

For two violins and strings.

Elliott Carter: Bariologe

For solo harp.

Nathan Shields: Tenebrae

For harp and string quartet.

Vivian Fung: Concerto for Harp**

For solo harp, strings, and percussion.

** Commissioned in consortium with Metropolis Ensemble (with funds generously provided by Paul and Elizabeth DeRosa), Alabama Symphony, Philips Collection, San Jose Chamber Orchestra, and Badisches Staatskapelle.

The Composers

Vivian Fung Composer	Chris Cerrone Composer	Steve Reich Composer
Elliott Carter Composer	Nathan Shields Composer

The Performers

Bridget Kibbey Harp	Quartet Senza Misura	Andrew Cyr Artistic Director / Conductor
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