Explore music inspired by the culture and natural beauty of the American West — some of it composed right here in Utah.

A pre-concert discussion of the music with Jeff Counts and Nicolás Benavides will begin at 2:30pm in the hall. You are also invited to join us in the lobby following the concert for light refreshments as we celebrate NOVA’s 45th Anniversary.

the music

Libby Larsen (b. 1950) Songs From Letters
Jin-Xiang Yu soprano | Kimi Kawashima piano

Raven Chacon (b. 1977) (Bury Me) Where the Lightning [Will] Never Find Me
Laura Ha violin | Katie Porter bass clarinet
Noriko Kishi cello | Keith Carrick percussion

Nicolas Benavides (b. 1987) Lek (World Premiere)
Fry Street Quartet | Mike Cottle electronics
Les Roka interviewed Nicolas Benavides about this new work commissioned by NOVA Chamber Music Series. Click here to read his article in The Utah Review.

Roy Harris (1898-1979) Piano Quintet
Laura Ha, Alex Martin violin
Yuan Qi viola | Noriko Kishi cello
Jason Hardink piano

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