A string concert of diverse cultures

From the breath of “Spring” to the sounds of today, a colorful story played by strings

Welcome to the enchanting world of string music, beginning with Vivaldi’s “Spring”. Birdsong played by Eri Kitahara’s beautiful violin, and the brilliant light emitted by “Starburst” by Jessie Montgomery, one of the leading American female composers of our time. The powerful string symphony by Florence Price, a historically significant African-American female composer, is also not to be missed.

The passionate melodies of Mexican composer Nubia Jaime Don Juan and the sensitive musical world of Yukiko Nishinup, a Japanese-American composer active in the United States, are also part of this program. And finally, Dvořák’s Serenade will conclude the program. Under the peaceful night sky, forget the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the world of music.

Highlights of each piece:

“Spring” from ‘The Four Seasons by Vivaldi: A spring scene by the master of baroque music. Ms. Eri Kitahara’s violin will vividly express the chirping of birds and the murmuring of a stream.

Starburst by Jessie Montgomery: An energetic work by one of America’s leading contemporary female composers. It is characterized by sparkling tones and vibrant rhythms.

Florence Price, Symphony for Strings in G major: A work by the historic composer who was the first African-American woman composer to be performed by a top orchestra. The powerful melody and rich harmonies are impressive.

Nubia Jaime Don Juan, “Don José, Mercy to You”: A work characterized by passionate melody and delicate expression, set against a traditional Mexican rhythmic background.

Yukiko Nishinup “River Stories”: A water story by a Japanese-American composer active in the United States. Its delicate tone and atmosphere are appealing.

Antonin Dvořák “Serenade for Strings”: A beautiful and peaceful melody by the Czech composer. A timeless piece of music that will bring you peace of mind.

A diverse mix of cultures: works by composers from the United States, Mexico, Japan, and many other countries will be performed.

Changing eras: A rare opportunity to enjoy music from different eras at once, from Baroque to contemporary.

Women’s Perspective: Experience the sensitive and powerful music created from the perspectives of female composers.
Unlimited Possibilities of Strings: A new world of music will open up, created by the versatility of stringed instruments and the rich imagination of the composers.

This concert is not only an opportunity to enjoy music, but also to be exposed to compositions from various cultures and eras. We hope you will enjoy to your heart’s content the thoughts of the composers behind each piece, and the beautiful harmonies of the strings.