EXPRESS CONCERT: Debussy, Ryan and Shadle
Details
Claude Debussy
Sonata en trio for Flute, Viola and Harp
Kiegan Ryan
Cherokee Song Cycle: Kanohelvsgi Tsunilosvhi (World Premiere, SPCO Commission)
Kiegan Ryan
Native Flute Concerto (World Premiere, SPCO Commission)
Charles Shadle
Choctaw Morning for Baritone, Cello and Orchestra (World Premiere, SPCO Commission)
About This Program
Approximate length 1:03
This concert embodies Impressionist ideals that reflect nature and the spiritual essence of music, opening with Claude Debussy’s ethereal and wistful Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp. As one of the first works written for this instrumentation, Debussy inspired many composers after him in writing for this ensemble. New works by Native American composers ground the rest of the program, offering contrast between the different kinds of flute playing of European and Native American traditions. Commissioned by the SPCO, the three new works by Charles Shadle and Kiegan Ryan include a flute concerto and Cherokee song cycle — all informed by traditional Choctaw and Cherokee songs as well as Debussy’s impressionist spirit.
This concert embodies Impressionist ideals that reflect nature and the spiritual essence of music, opening with Claude Debussy’s ethereal and wistful Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp. As one of the first works written for this instrumentation, Debussy inspired many composers after him in writing for this ensemble. New works by Native American composers ground the rest of the program, offering contrast between the different kinds of flute playing of European and Native American traditions. Commissioned by the SPCO, the three new works by Charles Shadle and Kiegan Ryan include a flute concerto and Cherokee song cycle — all informed by traditional Choctaw and Cherokee songs as well as Debussy’s impressionist spirit.
Individual and Concert Member tickets will go on sale in August. Currently, you can purchase a Season Ticket Package, starting at 3 concerts, for the 2025.26 Season.
This program is made possible by generous support from Lorraine R. Hart.