EAST COAST CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
and SHAI WOSNER, PIANO

MANN series
saturday, october 28 at washington irving
virtual concert released on monday, october 30

featuring the world premiere of
vijay iyer’s piano concerto,
co-commissioned by
peoples’ symphony concerts

PROGRAM:

Features the world premiere of Vijay Iyer’s Piano Concerto, commissioned in honor of Peoples’ Symphony Concerts’ manager Frank Salomon for Shai Wosner and ECCO with a grant from the Roger Shapiro Fund, and support from Michael Hindus, Richard Replin and Elissa Stein, and the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society.

Florence Price: Three Folksongs in Counterpoint
My Darling Clementine
Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes
Shortnin' Bread
Vijay Iyer: Handmade Universe for piano and strings (World Premiere)
~ intermission ~
Eleanor Alberga: Remember
Dvorak: American String Quartet, II: Lento arranged by ECCO
Mozart: Piano Concerto K. 414

ECCO (East Coast Chamber Orchestra)
SHAI WOSNER, piano

Bio: 

The critically acclaimed East Coast Chamber Orchestra (ECCO) is a collective of dynamic like-minded artists who convene for select periods each year to explore musical works and perform concerts of the highest artistic quality. Drawing from some of the world's finest orchestras, chamber groups, and young soloists, ECCO strives for vitality and musical integrity; a self-governing organization, each member is equal and has a voice in every step of the artistic process, from programming to performance. ECCO believes that the best musical experience can speak to all audiences regardless of age or socioeconomic background and performs accordingly across a wide range of venues.

Pianist Shai Wosner has attracted international recognition for his exceptional artistry, musical integrity, and creative insight. His performances of a broad range of repertoire—from Beethoven and Schubert to Ligeti and the music of today—reflect a degree of virtuosity and intellectual curiosity that has made him a favorite among audiences and critics, who note his “keen musical mind and deep musical soul” (NPR’s All Things Considered).

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Photo Credits: Marco Borggreve (Wosner) and Pete Checchia (ECCO)