Friday February 26, 2010. 7:30pm.
Lionel Wendt Theatre, Colombo.

PROGRAM

W.A. Mozart: Overture to “Il Re Pastore” (The Shepherd King), K208
P. Hindemith: “Acht Stücke” (Eight pieces) for augmented String Quintet, op. 44 no. 3
A. Vivaldi: Concerto Grosso in D minor for two violins and cello, RV565

Stephen Allen: “Forest Paths” song cycle for double string quartet and soprano
                      Mary Anne David, soprano
Händel: Overture to “Agrippina”, HWV 6
J. Haydn: Symphony No. 39 in G minor, Hob. I:39 “Il Mare Tubito”

Note: This program is subject to change.

The CMSC will introduce to Colombo audiences “Forest Paths,” a song cycle by the resident American composer Stephen Allen. This was world premièred in Galle at the 4th Annual Galle Literary Festival.  “The sold out sensation” as the GLF organisers termed it, culminated in a standing ovation for the performers.

It is scored for double string quartet and soprano, and will feature once again, Mary Anne David as soloist.

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