Sounding Legacy: Faculty Composers

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Wellesley College’s rich musical legacy as members of the Performance Faculty honor the enduring contributions of past faculty-composers. This special concert will feature works by renowned figures such as Nadia Boulanger, Hubert Lamb, Arlene Zallman, Marty Brody, and Jenny Olivia Johnson, culminating in the exciting premiere of a new composition by current faculty-composer Reinaldo Moya. Experience the dynamic intersection of tradition and innovation in an evening that showcases the artistic spirit of Wellesley’s Music Department.

Program:

NADIA BOULANGER: Trois pièces for Cello and Piano
David Russell, cello, Eliko Akahori, piano

HUBERT LAMB: Three Songs for Voice and Piano
Sonja Tengblad, soprano, David Collins, piano

ARLENE ZALLMAN: Trio 1999 'Triquetra'
Jennifer Hsiao, violin, David Russell, cello, Lois Shapiro, piano

MARTIN BRODY: Tenebrae
Charles B. Fisk, piano

JENNY OLIVIA JOHNSON: sylvia songs: iv. wellesley
Sonja Tengblad, soprano, David Russell, cello, Jenny Tang, piano, Eliko Akahori, synthesizers, Jenny Olivia Johnson, electronics

REINALDO MOYA: Dante en Caracas
Salsa Ensemble

This event is free and open to the public.

For concert questions, please email concerts@wellesley.edu.
For accessibility questions, please email accessibility@wellesley.edu.

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Parking: Please use the West entry and park in the Davis Parking Facility.

*This event is a featured part of ARTS150: Celebrating Wellesley’s Creative Legacy*

As part of Wellesley College’s 150th celebration, the Art and Music departments, in collaboration with the Davis Museum, have teamed up to present ARTS150—a three-day celebration of Wellesley's Creative Legacy. All events take place in the historic Jewett Arts Center, the Davis Museum, and Alumnae Hall. All events are free and open to the public.