Wednesday, October 29, 2025 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm CDT
In Rare Birds, the dynamic Owls present a vibrant array of musical treasures that span centuries and continents. The program moves from the whimsical charm of Chick Corea’s Children’s Song No. 12 to Paul Wiancko’s earthy Vox Petra and Franghiz Ali-Zadeh’s rhythmic Rəqs. François Couperin’s timeless Les Barricades Mystérieuses meets the inventive Ricercar by Trollstilt, while Wiancko’s When The Night and Terry Riley’s Good Medicine offer soulful reflections. The evening culminates in a Nova Linea Musica commission and world premiere by Gabriella Smith, capturing the wild spirit and discovery at the heart of the night.
Nova Linea Musica serves as a catalyst for the creation and promotion of new music through commissions, live performances, and the creation of exceptional audio and video recordings featuring dynamic emerging and established performers.
Program
Paul Wiancko: Vox Petra
Franghiz Ali-Zadeh: Rəqs
François Couperin: Les Barricades Mystérieuses
Trollstilt (Monica Mugan and Dan Trueman): Ricercar
Paul Wiancko: When The Night
Terry Riley: Good Medicine
Gabriella Smith: (NLM Commission and World Premiere for string quartet)
Artists: Owls (Alexi Kenney, violin; Ayane Kozasa, viola; Gabe Cabezas, cello; Paul Wiancko, cello)
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