Hub of the Musiverse II: Breaking Borders features the works of immigrant composers. In these works, the composers draw inspiration from immigration stories – whether their own personal journey, or commentary of contemporary political issues. These artists draw influences from many strands of musical and cultural traditions, and have openly expressed frustrations with immigration policies that have led to division, othering, and separation of families and loved ones.

Program

Niloufar Nourbakhsh – An Aria for the Executive Order for soprano and piano
José Martínez – Refused for soprano, cello, and bass drum
Niloufar Nourbakhsh – Darkness of the Womb for soprano, piano, and electronics
Victor E. Márquez-Barrios – Forms of Separation for clarinet, soprano saxophone, and recorded track

Performers

Rane Moore, clarinet
Seychelle Dunn-Corbin, soprano saxophone
Robert Schulz, percussion
Donald Berman, piano
Amal El-Shrafi, soprano
Felicia Chen, soprano
Hannah Soren, cello