A pair of your favorite duos awaits you! Join Sam Kelder, Mina Kim, Zach Sheets, and Wei-Han Wu as Duo Axis and Queer Ensemble Project share some of their favorite music with you—and join forces as a quartet.
All proceeds from tonight's concert will support Sam and Mina's newest initiative: Queer Ensemble Project, founded in 2024, which uplifts and celebrates LGBTQ+ community and artistry throughout Greater Boston.
Space is limited—save your seat today.
General admission is $15. We also invite patrons to consider sponsor a ticket or donating to support QEP, here or at the door. Want to join but finances are tight? Community comes first: a comp ticket option is available by self selection.
PROGRAM
Queer Ensemble Project: Viola and Cello
Paul Wiancko: American Haiku
Caroline Shaw: Limestone & Felt
Ludwig Van Beethoven: Eyeglasses Duo
(25 minutes)
Duo Axis: Flute and Piano
Matthew Ricketts: there, once: III. Russian Terrace, Dusk
Joi Harper: In their footsteps
Aaron Copland: Duo, for flute and piano: I. Flowing
(20 minutes)
Duo Axis + QEP
inti figgis-vizueta: Openwork, knotted object / Trellis in bloom
Julius Eastman: Buddha
(20 minutes)
ABOUT
Queer Ensemble Project, founded by Mina Kim and Sam Kelder in 2024, is an initiative to uplift and celebrate queer artistry in the greater Boston area; to bring to the forefront LGBTQ+ performers and composers, amplify their individual voices; and start conversations between performers and audience with the ambition of building a stronger community around music – particularly audiences of LGBTQ+ youth and elders who may experience the need for community the greatest. More at https://queerensembleproject.org/.
As Duo Axis, flutist Zach Sheets and pianist Wei-Han Wu present vibrant performances of music both new and old. Founded in 2014, we champion the thrilling potential of authentic duo playing, and the unbridled possibilities of flute and piano collaboration. We have performed throughout the US and Europe, in recitals, teaching engagements, and community-based events. Read more at https://www.duoaxis.com/sheets-wu
