From ragtime to music for ballet and film, this program showcases American music in a wide range of styles from four of its greatest composers: William Bolcom, an American icon as prolific as Mozart; Amy Beach, who broke the gender barrier with works of genius; Bernard Herrmann, a New York… Performers: Anne-Marie McDermott (Piano); Francisco Fullana (Violin); Kristin Lee (Violin); Lun Li (Violin); Richard Lin (Violin); Paul Neubauer (Viola); Daniel Phillips (Viola); Dmitri Atapine (Cello); Nicholas Canellakis (Cello); Nina Bernat (Double Bass); Tara Helen O'Connor (Flute); David Shifrin (Clarinet); Marc Goldberg (Bassoon) Program: William Bolcom: Three Rags for String Quartet; Amy Beach: Quintet in F-sharp minor for Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello, Op. 67; Bernard Herrmann: Psycho: A Narrative for String Ensemble; Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite for Ensemble
