This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council

JUNE 9, 7:30 PM

A special performance featuring the world premiere of 9131 — a new chamber opera by incarcerated composer Joseph Wilson.

This concert presents works written by three talented musicians who are currently incarcerated. All three of them have participated in creative musical workshops over the past ten years with organizations including Decoda, Musicambia, and Carnegie Hall’s Musical Connections Program. All three composers have a rich history of both performance and composition, and the works heard tonight represent the culmination of years of study and sustained practice.

CAST & LEADERSHIP

Kimberli Render, Ifeyinwa & Corrections Officer
Dominic Armstrong, Hunter
Derek Lee Ragin, Corrections Officer & Prisoner
Marcus King, Corrections Officer & Prisoner 
Benjamin Grow, conductor
Karina Parker-Mura, director
Kenyatta Emmanuel, director
Brad Balliett, producer

DECODA ARTISTS

Michelle Ross, violin
George Meyer, viola
Yves Dhar, cello
Kris Saebo, bass
Mika Sasaki, piano

PROGRAM

Birds in Flight*                    Robert Carter (b. 1975)

Suite                               Xiaobao He (b. 1986)

Silent Tears / Memoir Departure

Waltz for Celia

          Whirlwind Residuals

          Grace Note*

          Where the Past Begins

          When We Are Poor

Decoda: Michelle Ross, violin; George Meyer, viola; Yves Dhar, cello; Kris Saebo, bass; Brad Balliett, bassoon; Mika Sasaki, piano

9131: A Sing Sing Opera*     Joseph Wilson (b. 1979)
with Xiabao He

Overture

Scene 1: Visiting Room

          Scene 2: Canned Strange Fruit

          Scene 3: Strip Search

          Scene 4: Secrets

          Scene 5: On the Cell Block

          Scene 6: Die in My Dreams