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Igor Stravinsky
Danses concertantes (19 min)
Valerie Coleman
Sandbox Premiere (20 min) (World Premiere, SPCO Commission)
Intermission
George Walker
Lyric for Strings (6 min)
Alberto Ginastera
Variaciones concertantes for Chamber Orchestra (25 min)
About This Program
Approximate length 1:40
Sandbox Composer-in-Residence Valerie Coleman describes her music as “addressing what is within all of us” (New Music USA) through transformational musical storytelling. Experience the world premiere of her newest work, written during her SPCO residence, alongside George Walker’s achingly beautiful Lyric for Strings as well as lively and reflective works for chamber orchestra led by Minneapolis-based conductor William Eddins.
Sandbox Composer-in-Residence Valerie Coleman describes her music as “addressing what is within all of us” (New Music USA) through transformational musical storytelling. Experience the world premiere of her newest work, written during her SPCO residence, alongside George Walker’s achingly beautiful Lyric for Strings as well as lively and reflective works for chamber orchestra led by Minneapolis-based conductor William Eddins.
Valerie Coleman’s Sandbox Premiere was commissioned by The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra with support from Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting.
Learn more about our Sandbox Residency at thespco.org/Sandbox.
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