Wiegala by Ilse Weber Performed by San Diego Children’s Choir and Hausmann Quartet - Art of Elan

Wiegala by Ilse Weber Performed by San Diego Children’s Choir and Hausmann Quartet - Maps and Memories concert at Mingei International Museum on October 19, 2023
Ensemble:
San Diego Children’s Choir - Premier Choir
Hausmann Quartet
Isaac Allen, violin
Bram Goldstein, violin
Angela Choong, viola
Alex Greenbaum, cello
About San Diego Children’s Choir - Premier Choir:
Premier Choir is San Diego Children's Choir's most advanced treble ensemble, for ages 11-18. San Diego Children's Choir is the area's oldest and largest choral training program for youth ages 1-18. Now in its 34th year of programming, over 1,900 students in San Diego county will receive regular music education training through the choir in three branches of programming, the biggest of which is the outreach program providing free, in school music education to Elementary students in underserved San Diego Communities.
About Hausmann Quartet:
The Hausmann Quartet has established itself as an integral part of the cultural life of Southern California since its arrival in San Diego in 2010. As faculty Artists-in-Residence at San Diego State University they teach and organize the chamber music program, engage in interdisciplinary collaborations with other departments and visit local schools for concerts and clinics on behalf of the School of Music and Dance. Their latest endeavor is Haydn Voyages: Music at the Maritime, a quarterly concert series on a historic ferry boat exploring the string quartet repertoire through Haydn’s quartet cycle. They have pioneered interactive programs for students, adult amateur musicians and homeless and perform throughout North America and Asia.
The members of the Hausmann Quartet are violinists Isaac Allen and Bram Goldstein, violist Angela Choong, and cellist Alex Greenbaum. The quartet is named after Robert Hausmann, the eminent 19th-century German cellist and founding member of the Joachim Quartet.
About Maps & Memories
Maps & Memories was inspired by Mingei International Museum’s Washi Transformed exhibit featuring highly textured two-dimensional works, expressive sculptures, and dramatic installations that explore the astonishing potential of Japanese handmade paper, known as washi.
This concert featured the San Diego Children’s Choir in works by Ilse Weber, as well as “Six Japanese Gardens” for solo percussion by Kaija Saariaho, performed by percussionist Mitchell Carlstrom, and the Hausmann Quartet accompanied renowned composer and shakuachi player, Kojiro Umezaki for a performance of his work titled, “(Cycles) What falls must rise” written by Umezaki for shakuhachi, string quartet, and electronics.
About Art of Elan:
Known for its collaborative spirit, Art of Elan has been pioneering unique events and bringing exciting classical music to diverse audiences for over 16 years through innovative partnerships and bi-national initiatives that have cultivated curious audiences on both sides of the border. Its consistent track record of sold-out performances stems from its commitment to commissioning new work, collaborating with world class artists and composers, programming engaging and thought-provoking concerts, and expanding its impact in the region through thoughtful community engagement programs. By drawing inspiration from the word élan, which represents momentum, style, and spirit, Art of Elan continues to engage and energize audiences in new ways.
Video Production: Kyle Johnson, DEFINITE Media
Audio Engineer: Daniel Rumley, Rumley Music and Audio Production