Through music and poetry Play On! chamber ensemble spins tales of love spanning seven centuries – from 14th century sonnets of Petrarch to songs of the swinging 60’s and beyond. ‘SCÈNES D’AMOUR’ explores themes of love at first sight, passion, jealousy, obsession, loneliness, loss and hope. This concert features the premier of Seattle composer Sterling Tinsley’s monodrama ‘A Flight of Eagles’ as arranged by Play On! composer Kristof Iverson. Inspired by love letters between 19th century novelist George Sand and poet Alfred de Musset, ‘A Flight of Eagles’ chronicles the arc of their tempestuous relationship from first flowering to fiery break-up. Also featured will be premiers of chamber works by Mr. Iverson as well as his own all-new arrangements of music ranging from songs by Franz Liszt to film music of Bernard Herrmann. Play On! actor David Ketter will act as ‘spirit guide’ for the evening, offering readings by Petrarch, Shakespeare, Margaret Atwood and others.
Mary Jo DuGaw, soprano; David Ketter, actor
Mary Kantor, clarinet; Erica Iverson, flute
Martha Garrett, violin; Justine Foy, cello
Nicholas Iverson, trumpet and percussion
RoseMarie Tamburri, keyboard; Kristof Iverson, piano