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In conjunction with the exhibition, Wild Life: Elizabeth Murray & Jessi Reaves, Musiqa proudly presents a special virtual concert inspired by the work of Elizabeth Murray and Jessi Reaves. The program will include new works for string quartets, commissioned by Musiqa and composed by Musiqa’s 2020 Emerging Composer Fellow Nicky Sohn will be the premiere of Burning and Axiom by Houston composer Karl Blench.
Musicians:
Jackson Guillen, Violin (1st chair for "Axiom"; 2nd chair for "Burning: for String Quartet".)
Jacob Schafer, Violin (1st chair for "Burning: for String Quartet"; 2nd chair for "Axiom".)
Sergein Yap, Viola
Mayara Velasquez, Cello
About Musiqa
Winner of the 2013 and 2016 Chamber Music America/ASCAP Adventurous Programming Award, Musiqa is a non-profit organization dedicated to the performance of contemporary classical music. Founded in 2002 and led by four composers, Musiqa aims to enrich and inspire the community through programs that integrate contemporary music with other art forms. Musiqa celebrates the creative arts through interdisciplinary concerts that highlight contemporary music and its connections to literature, film, dance, art, and more. With its innovative collaborations and educational programming, Musiqa strives to make their repertoire accessible and vital to audiences of all ages and musical backgrounds.
Visit our website to learn more about Wild Life: Elizabeth Murray & Jessi Reaves.
camh.org/event/wild-life
© Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, 2020.
In conjunction with the exhibition, Wild Life: Elizabeth Murray & Jessi Reaves, Musiqa proudly presents a special virtual concert inspired by the work of Elizabeth Murray and Jessi Reaves. The program will include new works for string quartets, commissioned by Musiqa and composed by Musiqa’s 2020 Emerging Composer Fellow Nicky Sohn will be the premiere of Burning and Axiom by Houston composer Karl Blench.
Musicians:
Jackson Guillen, Violin (1st chair for "Axiom"; 2nd chair for "Burning: for String Quartet".)
Jacob Schafer, Violin (1st chair for "Burning: for String Quartet"; 2nd chair for "Axiom".)
Sergein Yap, Viola
Mayara Velasquez, Cello
About Musiqa
Winner of the 2013 and 2016 Chamber Music America/ASCAP Adventurous Programming Award, Musiqa is a non-profit organization dedicated to the performance of contemporary classical music. Founded in 2002 and led by four composers, Musiqa aims to enrich and inspire the community through programs that integrate contemporary music with other art forms. Musiqa celebrates the creative arts through interdisciplinary concerts that highlight contemporary music and its connections to literature, film, dance, art, and more. With its innovative collaborations and educational programming, Musiqa strives to make their repertoire accessible and vital to audiences of all ages and musical backgrounds.
Visit our website to learn more about Wild Life: Elizabeth Murray & Jessi Reaves.
camh.org/event/wild-life
© Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, 2020.
