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THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY College of Music presents

“Music by FSU Composers from around the World”

Polymorphia FSU New Music Ensemble Liliya Ugay, Director with

Noël Wan, Harp featuring compositions by

Artur Akshelyan, Luis Bezerra, Nico Gutierrez Ky Nam Nguyen, Natalia Rojcovscaia-Tumaha Oliver Schoonover, Nicholas Villane, and Luke Waddell

Friday, November 17, 2023 7:30 p.m. | Dohnányi Recital Hall

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“Music by FSU Composers from around the World” Puzzles

Partita

I. Prelude II. Jaunt III. Trills IV. Pairs

Parker Button, soprano saxophone; Luis Angel, alto saxophone Jennifer Fuentes, tenor saxophone; Ash Stewart, baritone saxophone

Luke Waddell (b. 1995)

Jack Blumer, soprano saxophone; Kaeden Parks, alto saxophone Arwyn Hill, tenor saxophone; Riley Nauman, baritone saxophone

Signat l’amic del cor IV. Capvespre (Sunset) III. Mare no em renys (Mother, don’t scold me) Audra Weathers, soprano Liliya Ugay, piano HUM [mumble grumble growl groan]

The Cat

Nicholas Villane (b. 1996)

Rachael Lawson, flute Yunyao Liu, piano

Rachael Lawson, flute; Ryder Kaya, bassoon Alex Nagy, piano

Nico Gutierrez (b. 1993)

Oliver Schoonover (b. 2001)

Natalia Rojcovscaia-Tumaha (b. 1982)

To Ensure An Enjoyable Concert Experience For All… Please refrain from talking, entering, or exiting during performances. Food and drink are prohibited in all concert halls. Recording or broadcasting of the concert by any means, including the use of digital cameras, cell phones, or other devices is expressly forbidden. Please deactivate all portable electronic devices including watches, cell phones, pagers, hand-held gaming devices or other electronic equipment that may distract the audience or performers.

Recording Notice: This performance may be recorded. Please note that members of the audience may at times be included in this process. By attending this performance you consent to have your image or likeness appear in any live or recorded video or other transmission or reproduction made in conjunction to the performance.

Florida State University provides accommodations for persons with disabilities. Please notify the College of Music at (850) 644-3424 at least five working days prior to a musical event to request accommodation for disability or alternative program format.

A Vietnamese Mother’s Letter to Nixon

Ky Nam Nguyen (b. 1996)

Elizabeth Robertson, voice Elijah Barrios, oboe; Andrew Prawat, clarinet Maya Johnson, violin; Param Mehta, cello Jackie Kai Zhi Yong, piano; Clinton Washinton III, percussion Liliya Ugay, conductor

Benditos

Anthos

Mary Moshos, flute; Hannah Faircloth, clarinet Liliya Ugay, piano; Maya Johnson, violin; Clare Bevensee, cello Nick Montoya & Clinton Washinton III, percussion Artur Akshelyan, conductor

Luis Hermano Bezerra (b. 1984)

Mary Moshos, flute; Hannah Faircloth, clarinet; Thomas Langston, horn Noël Wan, harp; Jackie Kai Zhi Yong, piano; Maya Johnson, violin Clare Bevensee, cello; Nick Montoya, percussion Artur Akshelyan, conductor

Artur Akshelyan (b. 1984)