The North/South Consonance Ensemble will premiere a new arrangement of Oliver’s Canciones de Monteverde in a free concert on June 17. Originally composed for string quartet, the work has been newly expanded for string orchestra, offering a fresh and richly textured perspective on the music.

In December 2019, Oliver traveled to Monteverde, Costa Rica—one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Just after arriving from Boston, he rose before dawn to birdwatch with a local naturalist. In five hours, they spotted over 50 species. Some birds camouflaged in flashes of color; others announced themselves with unmistakable calls.

Canciones de Monteverde is a musical interpretation of seven bird calls heard that morning: the Collared Trogon, Lesson’s Motmot, Green-crowned Brilliant, Black-faced Solitaire, Golden-browed Chlorophonia, Red-billed Pigeon, and Grey-breasted Wren.

The North/South concert also includes music by Max Lifchitz, John David Earnest and Tyler Goodrich White.

Tuesday, June 17, 7:00pm
Christ & St Stephen’s Church
120 West 69th Street
New York, NY
Free Admission
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