Sandbox Percussion & Kristin Lee

This concert is made possible through the generous support of the Bazarsky Family Foundation.

Described as “exhilarating” by The New York Times and “utterly mesmerizing” by The Guardian, GRAMMY® Award-nominated Sandbox Percussion is committed to highlighting living composers with fearless, boundary-pushing performances. Since their 2011 debut, they’ve wowed audiences worldwide with visually striking, sonically thrilling concerts that showcase the excitement and innovation of contemporary chamber music. Joining them is violinist Kristin Lee, praised in The Strad for her “elegance” and “vivacity and electric energy and founder and artistic director of Seattle’s Emerald City Music. Together at The Breakers mansion, they present a program featuring a new work by Vivian Fung titled “Goddess//Insect, co-comissioned by Newport Classical. Derived from the term ‘God-Bug Syndrome’ where a “’god complex’ (inflated self-importance) acts as a defense against deep-seated feelings of worthlessness,” says Fung. “I believe our world right now is facing these conflicting emotions.” Exploring the vibrant dialogue between violin and percussion, Lee and Sandbox Percussion bring this dynamic new work to The Breakers, along with music by two other women composers, Gabriella Smith and Joan Tower.

Ian David Rosenbaum, percussion
Jonny Allen, percussion
Terry Sweeney, percussion
Victor Caccese, percussion
Kristin Lee, violin

PROGRAM
GABRIELLA SMITH FIVE
VIVIAN FUNG Goddess // Insect [Regional Premiere, Newport Classical Co-Commission]
INTERMISSION
JOAN TOWER To Sing or Dance
*Program subject to change

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Sandbox Percussion

PARKING
Free parking in the lot across the street from the main entrance. Patrons who possess an official disability parking placard may park directly in front of the main entrance to the mansion by advance reservation with the Box Office.

ACCESSIBILITY
This venue is fully wheelchair accessible. Patrons with an official disability parking placard may use the handicap spaces on Shepard Avenue. A staff member will be stationed at the gate to provide assistance. Those needing additional support may be dropped off at the mansion’s main entrance. Accessible restrooms are located just inside the main entrance.

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Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start of the concert. However, please arrive early to find parking.

Yes, there will be a 20-minute intermission.

We regret that there are no refunds or cancellations.

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