THE OPEN ROAD: Sonic Landscapes at The Farrell Auditorium

In collaboration with the Saint Louis Art Museum and curator Eric Lutz, this narrated multimedia concert explores the relationships between American music and the Exhibition “In Search of America: Photography and the Road Trip.” Hitting the road from the open deserts of New Mexico to the gentle mountains of Appalachia, to the bustling cities bursting with frenetic energy, we will explore the sounds of the American landscape with music from Aaron Copland, Ned Rorem, Rhiannon Giddens, Duke Ellington and a world premiere by St. Louis composer TJ Abernathy.  

Program:

 The Cotton Club Stomp by Duke Ellington (1899-1974)/arr. Peter Myers

The Patience (2025) by TJ Abernathy

Commissioned by Chamber Project St. Louis

At the Purchaser’s Option with variations (2016) by Rhiannon Giddens (b. 1977), Arr. by Jacob Garchik (b. 1976)

Old American Songs (1950-1952) by Aaron Copland (1900-1990)

Simple Gifts

The Little Horses

At the River

Santa fe Songs (1980) by Ned Rorem (1923-2022)

SANTA FE

OPUS 101

YES I HEAR THEM

THE SOWERS

Suite for 2 violins, cello and piano left-hand op. 23 by Erich Korngold (1897-1957)

IV. Lied. Schlick und inning. Night zu langsam

V. Rondo - Finale (Variationen) Schnell, haftig

Musicians:

Tai Oney, countertenor

Jennifer Gartley, flute

Dana Hotle, clarinet

Rebecca Chung, violin

Kyle Lombard, violin

Laura Reycraft, viola

Marta Simidtchieva, cello

Brian Woods, piano

In partnership with the St. Louis Art Museum with financial support from the Regional Arts Commission and the Missouri Arts Council.