Mystic Circles

Join the Circadian String Quartet for Mystic Circles, a concert program which explores the mysteries of love, paganism, and sacrifice. The ensemble is joined by folk singer Lily Storm and master storyteller Nickolaus Hohmann to create an evening of wonder and sublime beauty with music by Aminikia, Vali, Ryther and ending with the Circadian String Quartet’s original reimagination of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.

Program:

Russian Folk Songs arranged for string quartet and voice by David Ryther

The Weight of the World (CSQ commission) by Sahba Amanikia

Winter's Leaving by Sahba Aminikia

String Quartet No. 11B By Reza Vali

The Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky arranged for String Quartet and percussion by David Ryther.

**We are regretful to announce that our dear friend and colleague Sarah Wood will not be able to perform with us for this concert, but we are extremely proud and privileged to share the stage with Monika Gruber as our first violinist.

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