ELECTRIC SILENCE at Cornell Recital Hall

Discover a program of brilliance, clarity, and captivating textures with the Kindred Spirits Orchestra. The evening opens with Frank Martin’s Ballade for Flute, String Orchestra, and Piano, featuring KSO Principal Flutist Rodney Gray and pianist Ivy He, whose expressive interplay illuminates Martin’s lush harmonies and lyrical lines. Next, the spotlight turns to Gaston Jacob’s Concerto for Bassoon and Strings, with KSO Principal Bassoonist Rostislav Tikhov bringing warmth, agility, and lyrical depth to this masterful work. Benjamin Britten’s Young Apollo follows, performed by acclaimed pianist Jackie Leung, delivering radiant virtuosity against the shimmering string backdrop. Arvo Pärt’s Fratres provides a meditation in harmony and rhythm, evoking both stillness and intensity. The evening concludes with Philip Glass’ Piano Concerto no. 1, offering hypnotic energy, intricate patterns, and bold modern resonance. From lyrical solos to hypnotic minimalism and orchestral brilliance, this program showcases the exceptional artistry of KSO’s principal musicians and the orchestra’s dynamic range—an unforgettable experience for audiences drawn to virtuosity, nuance, and contemporary orchestral beauty.

Kristian Alexander | conductor Jackie Leung | pianist Ivy He | pianist Rodney Gray | flutist Rostislav Tikhov | bassoonist