concerto for cello and sinfonietta

Whalesong is remarkably sophisticated. Its patterns of repetition and variation mirror structures found in human music; its geographical diversity suggests distinct, yet overlapping, dialects and cultures; it exhibits hallmarks of language, including grammar and syntax––we just don’t understand what whales are saying (yet).

Dana Rath, solo cello

Hannah Tassler, flute / piccolo
Joshua Bullock, oboe
Triniti Rives, clarinet
Demetra Alikakos, bassoon
Nathan Cloeter, horn
Kiran Samuel, trombone
Sam Rachleff, percussion
Emily Richardson, Sofia Matthews, Hannah Corbett, David Hung, violins
Gabe Galley, Jimmy Cunningham, violas
Emma Cary, Samuel Sykes, cellos
Kevin Fink, double bass