Longtime friends, composer Michael Herschand sculptor Christopher Cairns have closely collaborated for almost two decades, Cairns' sculpture populating the earliest productions of Hersch's monodrama, On the Threshold of Winter, amongst other projects. 

Years ago, Cairns would host small private concert events in his studio which would feature Hersch's work, often with musicians who have subsequently become those most closely associated with his music. 

In the face of the pandemic both artists decided to craft a series of concerts to take place during the 2020/21 season, but this time Cairns opening the studio space to the public. The series will include five world premieres, and many works seldom heard in the U.S.

Program

Fantasia No. 4

for flute and violin

ORLANDO GIBBONS
 

...un jour

for solo flute 

ALICAN ÇAMCI

*world premiere

de terrae fine

for solo violin

GEORG FRIEDRICH HAAS

Fantasia

for flute, violin, and cello

ORLANDO GIBBONS

arr. MICHAEL HERSCH

Morte Tamburo 

for solo flute

SALVATORE SCIARRINO

Sonata No. 2

for solo cello

MICHAEL HERSCH

Fantasia No. 4

for flute and cello

ORLANDO GIBBONS