March 4, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Grace Church Van Vorst
39 Erie St.
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Join Con Vivo Music for a free concert by New Thread Quartet featuring new works for saxophone. The concert centers on Amy Beth Kirsten’s "avalanche lily", a multi-movement work inspired by wildflowers from the mountains of Wyoming. Each movement draws from a unique concept found in nature, from flowers whose appearance indicates a risk of avalanche, to plants that split stones and trees holding onto nutrients to survive until spring.
The program continues with several works close to NTQ’s heart. Alon Nechushtan’s Quarantingo was composed during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic and blends extended saxophone technique with tango and jazz elements. Jonathan Harris’ M. Cassini draws inspiration from a cicada with a 17-year cycle, building a unique soundscape entirely from multiphonics. Emily Koh’s homonym employs microtonal melodies inspired by words that are spelled identically and sound the same, but have different meanings.
Program: Emily Koh – homonym
Jonathan Harris – M. Cassini
Alon Nechushtan – Quarantingo
Amy Beth Kirsten – avalanche lily
Our concert will be livestreamed on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EJR0nhm94I
Website: www.convivomusic.org / www.newthreadquartet.com
Email: mail@convivomusic.org
Phone: 929-249-0617
The venue is wheelchair accessible. CVM works to ensure that our concerts are accessible to all. If you require a special accommodation or have specific questions, please contact us at mail@convivomusic.org.
COVID-19 Protocols
Masks Required
Vaccination or Proof of Negative COVID Test Required
Limited Capacity / Social Distancing
Sanitation stations for patrons
Staff vaccinated or Required to show proof of negative COVID Test
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