Orpheus Chamber Orchestra & Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano

The acclaimed Orpheus Chamber Orchestra returns to Friends of Chamber Music in a brilliant program, “Home, Suite Home,” featuring works by Handel, Haydn, and Mozart. Award-winning British pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason makes her FCM debut, joining Orpheus for Mozart’s crowning Viennese concerto. The program spans musical worlds and cities, from Handel’s sparkling Water Music suites, written for London audiences, to a Haydn symphony composed for Paris. Welsh composer and New York transplant Katie Jenkins adds a contemporary voice with Elixir of Life, a Colorado premiere co-commissioned through FCM’s Commissioning Initiative. It’s a program that brings together the elegance of the classical tradition, the energy of a world-class chamber orchestra, and the excitement of new music—all in one unforgettable afternoon. “Playing with perfect unanimity, [Orpheus] performances have polish and spirit, and display an infectious love for making music.” – The New York Times “She plays with unreserved power when necessary, thundering forth full-bodied chords that combine sonorous weight and perfectly rounded edges.” – San Francisco Chronicle Pre-Concert Talk: Join us at 3:00 PM for a pre-concert talk with conductor Scott O’Neil, host of CPR’s Behind the Baton. This event will be livestreamed. This performance is generously sponsored by: Patsy & Jim Aronstein and