TURNmusic presents new ensemble composition, Jan. 13-14
December 29, 2023 | By Waterbury Roundabout 
The TURNmusic ensemble. Courtesy photo
TURNmusic now based in downtown Waterbury at the Phoenix Art Gallery and Music Hall performs a pair of concerts featuring a new composition for its ensemble on Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 13-14.
Composer Kyle Saulnier. Photo courtesy TURNmusic
The new work commissioned by TURNmusic is titled “how we talk to each other” and it’s composed by Kyle Saulnier. Director Anne Decker describes the new piece and its connection to the musicians in the ensemble:
“TURNmusic's January cycle dissolves the line separating performers and the audience. It's a chance to see the musicians in our most human light – embracing our vulnerabilities and emotions. We invite you to join us as we play music that truly reflects who we are as individuals, defines what drives our artistic journeys, and sheds light on how we find our place as artists in the world.
We're excited to have versatile composer Kyle Saulnier writing a new piece for us. Utilizing his unique writing style of composing for the musician as an individual rather than for the instrument they play, Kyle will weave together each artist's core sound to create a piece that unites the collective sound of the TURNmusic ensemble.”
TURNmusic violinist Brooke Quiggins. Courtesy photo
The performers for the concerts include: Mary Rowell and Brooke Quiggins, violins; Elizabeth Reid, viola; John Dunlop, cello; Hilary Goldblatt, flute; Dan Liptak, clarinet.
The program is curated by TURNmusic violinist Brooke Quiggins. Selections will include: “how we talk to each other” by Kyle Saulnier; “Be-In” by Evan Ziporyn; “The Blue Hour” by Elizabeth Reid; “Homeland” by Allison Loggins-Hull; “I Know Where Everything Is” by Nico Muhly; “Relics” by Iman Habibi; “Maxwell’s Demon” by Richard Einhorn and “Songs and Poems: Song II” by Phillip Glass.
The Jan. 13 performance is an evening concert with the doors opening at 7 p.m., music at 7:30 p.m The Sunday concert is in the afternoon with doors at 3:30 p.m., music at 4 p.m. Tickets: $15-30 on a sliding scale. More information and purchase online at thephoenixvt.com. The Phoenix is located at 5 Stowe St.