Bring a blanket or lawn chair*, a picnic, a beverage, and your ears! Enjoy a beautiful evening in our neighborhood Orton Park as we fill the warm air with the sweet sounds of strings! This special program explores beautiful works of chamber music by a diverse group of our favorite creators. Admission to COMMUNITY CONNECT events is always completely free of charge thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.​ *No seating provided
Program:
William Grant Still (1895-1978): Danzas de Panama (1948)
Mendelssohn (1809-1847): Four Pieces for String Quartet (1827-47)
Jlin (b. 1987): Little Black Book (2018)
Caroline Shaw (b. 1982): Valencia (2012)
Angélique Kidjo (b.1960): YanYanKliYan Senamido (2020)
This project is funded in part by a grant from the Madison Arts Commission, with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board.
*Rain date: Saturday, July 9th at 6pm