The Need for Dialogue

Works from Jessie Montgomery, Reza Vali, Idin Samimi Mofakhan, and J.S. Bach

Works for Violin, Cello, Viola, and Percussion
This program blends contemporary and traditional voices to reflect on turmoil and hope- featuring compositions from Iran, Israel, and the United States. From Kol Nidrei’s heartfelt prayer to Mirage’s meditative remembrance, the music focuses on themes of friendship, tradition, remembrance, and the challenges of human dialogue.

Program

JESSIE MONTGOMERY Duo for violin and cello

REZA VALI Calligraphy No. 5

TRADITIONAL Kol Nidrei

IDIN SAMIMI MOFAKHAM Mirage…

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH The Art of Fugue

8. Contrapunctus 8 a 3