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It can be so delightful to crack open an egg and find two yolks staring back at you! Flutist Emi Ferguson and clarinetist Joshua Rubin come together for an extraordinary concert featuring baroque and contemporary music solos and duos. Double Yolk celebrates the unexpected, featuring rich exploration of works written and arranged for the flute and clarinet that highlight nature and conversation. The program brings together modern experimentation and baroque conversation, featuring West Coast premieres by living composers Dai Fujikura, Lei Liang, and Michael Hersch. Works by Baroque composers Barbara Strozzi, G.P. Telemann, and H.I.F. Biber highlight the rich tradition of Baroque variation and canonic play, set alongside the call and response of John Cage’s Litany for the Whale.

Emi, known for her “hauntingly beautiful performances” and innovative approach to classical and modern music, brings a dynamic range of expression to the flute. Joshua, a founding member of the International Contemporary Ensemble, is celebrated for his ability to infuse every note with depth and emotion. This concert showcases their individual artistry and collaborative synergy through a repertoire of modern works, offering a captivating exploration of the boundaries of contemporary music.

Tickets: $12-35

PROGRAM:

Dai Fujikura: Twin Tweets (West Coast Premiere)

George Philipp Telemann: Canonic Sonata no.1

John Cage: Litany for the Whale (excerpt)

Michael Hersch: unwrung, apart, always (West Coast Premiere) (solo flute)

Lei Liang: Lake (duo)

Barbara Strozzi: Che si può fare

H.I.F. Biber: Passacaglia (arr. flute + clarinet)