PROGRAM
Composers Now, founded and directed by the Kennedy Center honoree Tania León, and The Forum present members of The Harlem Chamber Players in a world premiere performance of “The Island Before Open Waters” (2023) by the emerging composer Alyssa Regent. This is the second year of Composers Now’s collaborative commissioning, mentorship and professional development initiative, underwritten by the Cheswatyr Foundation. Alyssa will be mentored by composer Bora Yoon.

Missy Mazzoli Lies You Can Believe In for String Trio
Meredith Monk Offering for Voice
Bora Yoon Gift for Vox, Tibetan bowl, chimes, electronics
Julia Wolfe Blue Dress for String Quartet
Alyssa Regent The Island Before Open Waters (World Premiere)

ARTISTS
Bridget Kibbey, conductor
Alyssa Regent, electronics/laptop
Bora Yoon, vocals
Karen Bogardus, flute
Don Byron, clarinet
Alex Davis, bassoon
Amanda Kengor, harp
Nicole Wright, viola
Anthony Morris, double bass
Claire Chan, violin
Ashley Horne, violin
WIlliam Frampton, viola
Wayne Smith, cello

TICKETS
This concert is FREE and open to the public.
Please RSVP via this link here.