Wednesday, May 10 | 1PM | Union Hall

35 +: $35 | 22-34: $20 | 21 & Under: Pay What You Wish

Sophie Davis and Josie Davis, violins, Colin Wheatley, viola and Ju-Young Lee, cello

Well-known to Midcoast audiences from their extensive performances, and educational work through Bay Chamber Music School, Halcyon is a string quartet and a collective of socially engaged musicians. As performers, artists and collaborators, the musicians strive to share their love of music in ways that foster connection, community, vibrancy, joy, warmth, and accessibility. The quartet create programs that build partnerships with local community organizations and people from all walks of life. Halcyon performances are interdisciplinary, often involving multimedia elements, creating a space to tell relevant stories and cultivate meaningful environmental stewardship.

PROGRAM

DANISH TRADITIONAL Water Lily

CAROLINE SHAW Excerpts from Plan and Elevation

 HILDEGARD VON BINGEN Antiphon No. 1

RAFIQ BHATIA Glimmers, III. Resonant Light

ANTONIN DVORAK String Quartet in F major, Op. 96, “American”

A portion of the performance will be accompanied by projection by video artist and Bay Chamber faculty member Luke Fatora. The multimedia component will reflect on our understanding of energy's origins, its power, importance, and vulnerability in the face of human dependence. At the core of Halcyon’s programming is a mission to promote environmental stewardship and respond to the urgency of climate change.

Our new daytime concert series features innovative artists and ensembles and offers a midday break in the relaxed atmosphere of Union Hall. The hour-long performances begin at 1PM. Feel free to bring your lunch! Ticket includes coffee and cookies available before the concert.