The Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia kicks off its 19th season with the premiere of “Our Pictures,” a new major chamber music work for 10 players written by composers with ties to Richmond that were inspired by the people, places and fine art found in the historic city. The concert includes music of Chloe MacKenzie Biggs, Benjamin Broening, Krystal Folkestad, Antonio Garcia, Anthony Smith, Zachary Wadsworth, and Donovan Williams. This culmination of a three-year project  will take listeners on a memorable journey through the nature, art, people and places of Richmond – from the James River rapids, to street murals and community gardens, to the inspiring words of Maggie Walker.

You can stream the concert live from the Richmond Public Library at this page.

Program:
Our Pictures
Antonio García, “Maggie Said Walk!”
Zachary Wadsworth, “They Rest Above the River”
Donovan Williams, “Where the Real Battle Takes Place”
Chloe Biggs, “Picture of a Blooming City”
Krystal Folkestad, “Good Black Dirt in Sublime Black Hands”
Benjamin Broening, “Triple Crossing”
Anthony Smith, New Work

With:
Suliman Tekalli, Violin
Njioma Grevious, Violin
Caleb Georges, Viola
James Wilson, Cello
Andrew Sommer, Bass
Mary Boodell, Flute
Lauren Williams, Oboe
David Lemelin, Clarinet
Thomas Schneider, Bassoon
Cody Halquist, Horn