Our season finale uplifts voices that have been suppressed by totalitarian dogma and those silenced within ourselves. While Dutch-Jewish composer Dick Kattenburg perished in Auschwitz because of his faith, Robert Schumann perpetually battled and was ultimately defeated by the scourge of mental illness.​
We welcome Netherlands-based composer Joey Roukens to the Bayou City for the world premiere of a commission for string quartet, inspired by the composer’s favorite Dutch folk songs.
​*A portion of concert proceeds will benefit NAMI Houston, a Houston-based organization addressing families and persons affected by mental illness.
Program:
Joey Roukens:
Commission for string quartet based on Dutch folk songs (WORLD PREMIERE)
Dick Kattenburg:
Trio à cordes
Schumann:
Piano Quintet in E-flat major
Guest Artists:
Joey Roukens, composer
Tugçe Özcivan, piano
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St. John Flynn, panel moderator