Artwork: Unidentified Maker, Ema of a Horse, c. 1840 – 1870, Japan. Cryptomeria wood (Sugi), paint. 11 3/16 x 16 15/16in. Gift of Keisuke Serizawa, 1980-03-055. Photograph by Ron Kerner.
Tied to the Painted Prayers exhibit, this colorful program features the world premiere of a commissioned work written by LA-based composer Jory Herman for violin, cello and electronics (written for Kate Hatmaker and Alex Greenbaum), paired with a commissioned work for violin/cello by Eunike Tanzil, in addition to music by Kian Ravaei and “The Consolation of Rain” by composer David Bruce, written for oboe, harp, cello and percussion.