In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, Rasa String Quartet presents a musical patchwork quilt, weaving together the cultural traditions that have shaped the nation’s identity. Spanning jazz, bluegrass, Latin pop, Indigenous traditions, global folk music, and classical favorites, the program captures the vibrant creative spirit of American music. From the soulful lyricism of William Grant Still and the Latin groove of Bad Bunny to the infectious swing of Billy Strayhorn and the driving energy of Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate, An American Patchwork brings America’s multitude of rich soundscapes all together on one stage.
Emma Powell, violin
Maura Shawn Scanlin, violin
Kiyoshi Hayashi, viola
Mina Kim, cello
PROGRAM
STRAYHORN Take the ‘A’ Train
SHELLEY WASHINGTON Middleground
JAY UNGAR Ashokan Farewell
STUART DUNCAN, YO-YO MA, EDGAR MEYER, CHRIS THILE Attaboy
(arr. Eunghee Cho)
JEROD IMPICHCHAACHAACHAAHA’ TATE Pisachi (Reveal)
INTERMISSION
HONG NAN-PA Spring in My Hometown
(arr. Mina Kim)
STILL Lyric Quartette
BAD BUNNY TBD
*Program subject to change
Complimentary wine, generously provided by Gold’s Wine and Spirits, will be served during intermission. Following the performance, join us for an intimate reception at The Brenton Hotel, featuring complimentary wine and charcuterie, with additional food and beverages available for purchase.
