Werifesteria

Picosa is thrilled to present the world premiere of Werifesteria. This new work by Chicago-based multimedia artist Rosśa Crean draws instrumentation and psychological themes from Schoenberg’s Pierrot lunaire, which will follow for a dramatic evening of music and emotion.

Werifesteria is inspired by the composer’s own hikes while grappling with grief, gender identity, and anxiety. It evokes a wander through the woods: full of wonder and fear; awash in color, light, and shadow.

The debut will be followed by Pierrot lunaire, which combines the speak-singing of Sprechstimme with the unique instrumentation that would give its name to Picosa’s own format as a Pierrot ensemble.

Program

Rosśa Crean | Werifesteria     (Mezzo Soprano, flute/piccolo, clarinet/bass clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano). *World Premiere

Arnold Schoenberg | Pierrot Lunaire, op. 21    (sprechstimme, flute/piccolo, clarinet/bass clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano)

Picosa Artists

Jennie Oh Brown | flute
Andrea R. DiOrio | clarinet
Elizabeth Brausa Brathwaite | violin
Paula Kosower | cello
Kuang-Hao Huang | piano
Jonathon Kirk | Composer-in-Residence

Guest Artists

Laura Strickling | soprano
Quinn Middleman | mezzo soprano
Bruno Sliva | viola
Michael Lewanski | conductor

If you need ticketing assistance, please contact the Holtschneider Performance Center Box Office by email: [email protected] or by phone at 773.325.4356. The HPC Box Office is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10-3pm.