Modern Virtuosos

Tuesday, November 17, 2009; 7:30 PM
The Menil Collection
Liza Lim Four Seasons (after Cy Twombly)
Kaija Saariaho Nocturne for solo violin
Esa-Pekka Salonen Lachen verlernt
Luciano Berio Sequenza IXb for alto saxophone
Elliott Carter Rhapsodic Musings
  For Roger

Jennifer Koh, violin; Marilyn Nonken, piano; Valerie Vidal, saxophone

Three virtuosos perform solo works by major contemporary
composers, including a major new piano work inspired by the
great paintings of American artist Cy Twombly. Australian composer
Liza Lim, known for the visceral energy and vibrant color of her
compositions, is winner of Australia’s most prestigious composition
prize and recipient of commissions from such ensembles as the
Los Angeles Philharmonic and BBC Symphony. Nominated for a 2008 Grammy
Award, the brilliant Avery Fisher prize-winning violinist Jennifer Koh
and acclaimed Moores School of Music saxophonist Valerie Vidal make
their Da Camera debuts.

"Jennifer Koh is a risk-taking, high-octane player of the kind who grabs
the listener by the ears and refuses to let go." -- The Strad

"[Marilyn Nonken is] one of the greatest interpreters of new music." -- The American Record Guide

Tickets: For tickets, call 713-524-5050 or click here. Tickets are available at the door on the night of the concert beginning at 6:30 PM.

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