BERBERIO's BASH - Celebrating the Centenary of Luciano Berio and Cathy Berberian
Join us at 7:15pm for a pre-concert talk. Concert begins at 8pm.
The Seattle Chamber Orchestra launches its fourth season with a vibrant tribute to two groundbreaking artists—Italian composer Luciano Berio and American mezzo-soprano Cathy Berberian—on the centenary of their births.
This special concert honors their bold artistic partnership and enduring influence on contemporary music through a program that blends innovation, theatricality, and expressive depth. Program includes works by Luciano Berio, including the famous Folk Songs (1964) as well as works by John Cage, Luigi Dallapiccola, Giorgio Federico Ghedini and Claudio Monteverdi.
Join us at 7:15pm for a pre-concert talk. Concert begins at 8pm.
Luciano BERIO O King
Claudio MONTEVERDI Lamento della Ninfa
Luciano BERIO Autrefois
Luciano BERIO Wasserklavier
Giorgio Federico GHEDINI Arbero pecerillo from Quattro canti antichi napoletani
Luigi DALLAPICCOLA Divertimento in Quattro Esercizi
Luciano BERIO Sequenza II – for solo harp
John CAGE The Wonderful Widow of Eighteen Springs
Luciano BERIO Sequenza III – for solo voice
Luciano BERIO Folksongs
w/ members of the Seattle Chamber Orchestra
Lorenzo MARASSO conductor & piano
Stacey MASTRIAN solo voice
Wendy WILHELMI flute
Kevin MORTON clarinet
Shannon SPICCIATI oboe
Jordan VOELKER violin & viola
Rose BELLINI cello
Alison BJORKEDAL harp
ARX DUO percussions