This concert is devoted to two quintets Ð each in a very different style, united by making a very powerful
statement in that style. Both composers are immigrants: Orlando Garcia is from Cuba and lives in Florida;
and Osvaldo Golijov is from Argentina, of Jewish heritage and is now based on the US East Coast. Orlando
GarciaÕs music has been described as Òtime suspended - haunting sonic explorations" with "moments of
supremely delicate magic." The restless and passionately-hewed explorations of GolijovÕs The Dreams and
Prayers of Isaac the Blind will create an arresting contrast.
Featured soloists for the performance are Michael Kudirka guitar, and James Sullivan clarinet.
The Formalist Quartet will be the string quartet.
January 17th, 2009
Saturday ¥ 8pm
Center for the Arts
2225 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles 90041
Prices: $19, $12 (youth)
