A New Land, A New Song by San Francisco Girls Chorus June 5, 2010

Guest artist:
The Cypress String Quartet

PROGRAM: CHEN YI: World
Premiere (title to be announced);
STRAVINSKY: Four Russian
Peasant Songs; KRENEK: Three
Madrigals; and music by DVOŘÁK,
BARTÓK and others.

A multi-media world-premiere
by Chinese-American composer
Chen Yi for chorus and string
quartet sets the tone for a
program that explores the
immigrant experience. Musical
journeys by composers from the
four corners of the globe explore
the experience of finding a
welcome home in America.
The Cypress String Quartet will
partner with the Chorus and
perform excerpts from their
acclaimed “Inspired by
America” program.

Official Website: http://www.sfgirlschorus.org