CHESWATYR COMMISSIONS

2023 Cheswatyr Commissions

Monday, October 2, 2023, 6 pm

The Forum @ Columbia University 


the island before open waters (2023)

by Alyssa Regent (b. 1995)

world premiere

a co-commission of the Cheswatyr Foundation and Composers Now

The Harlem Chamber Players

Karen Bogardus, flute; Don Byron, B♭ clarinet; Alexander Davis, bassoon, Amanda Kengor, harp; Nicole Wright, viola; Anthony Morris, double bass

Bridget Kibbey, conductor



Lies You Can Believe In (2006)

by Missy Mazzoli

The Harlem Chamber Players

Claire Chan, violin; William Frampton, viola; Wayne Smith, cello

Offering (1997)

from Volcano Songs

by Meredith Monk

Bora Yoon, voice

Gift (2007)
from (((Phonation)))

by Bora Yoon

Bora Yoon, Vox, Tibetan bowl, chimes, electronics

Blue Dress for string quartet (2015)

by Julia Wolfe

The Harlem Chamber Players

Claire Chan, Ashley Horne, violin; William Frampton, viola; Wayne Smith, cello