The UMBC Music Department presents Moon and Myth, a concert of contemporary vocal chamber music by composer/soprano, Susan Botti. Renowned musicians Airi Yoshioka (violin), James Wilson (cello), and Carsten Schmidt (piano) join Botti in 2 works from her Gates of Silence, featuring the poetry of Linda Gregerson (special UMBC guest in residence). A world premiere of a new work for voice and violin commissioned by Yoshioka/UMBC will also be on the program. Among Botti’s awards are a Guggenheim, and The Rome Prize; and her commissions include works for The New York Philharmonic, The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and The Cleveland Orchestra.

Performers: Susan Botti, soprano; Airi Yoshioka, violin; James Wilson, cello; Carsten Schmidt, piano

Repertoire: Mangetsu for soprano and violin; The Journey Without Her for piano trio; Dido Refuses to Speak for soprano and piano trio

Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 seniors, $5 students, FREE for UMBC Music majors and Music faculty/staff. Tickets available at the box office (PAHB 238 – cash or check only) or online via MissionTix.com.