Music from Angel Fire 42nd Season – “One Truth, Many Variations”
August 14 to August 28, 2025
Artistic Directors Tara Helen O’Connor and Daniel Phillips
Concert 1: 8/14
Open Rehearsal: 8/15
Concert 2: 8/16
Concert 3: 8/17
Music 101: 8/18
Concert 4: 8/20
Concert 5: 8/21
FIESTA 42!: 8/22
Concert 6: 8/23
Concert 7: 8/24
Music 102: 8/25
Inside the Score: 8/26
Concert 8: 8/27
Concert 9: 8/28
CONCERT 1: Echoes of Resilience – Thurs, Aug 14, 6pm
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 6 p.m.
Taos Community Auditorium
Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004 (13 minutes)
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685-1750)
Daniel Phillips, violin
String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110 (25 minutes)
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH (1906-1975)
- Largo
- Allegro molto
- Allegretto
- Largo
- Largo
The Dolphins
Luke Henderson, violin • Isaac Park, violin • James Preucil, viola • Ian Maloney, cello
INTERMISSION
Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major, Op.87 (29 minutes)
JOHANNES BRAHMS (1833-1897)
- Allegro (moderato)
- Andante con moto
- Scherzo. Presto — Poco meno presto
- Finale. Allegro giocoso
Benny Kim, violin • Edward Arron, cello • Shai Wosner, piano
OPEN REHEARSAL/Open to the public FREE
Friday, August 15, 2025 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. • Free
United Church of Angel Fire
CONCERT 2: “Passion and Elegance”
Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Moreno Valley Preparatory
This evening’s concert is dedicated to the memory of our beloved friend, Marilynn Arm. With quiet grace, kindness and unwavering generosity, Marilynn uplifted our musical community and touched our lives in lasting ways. We remember her with deep gratitude and offer tonight’s music in her honor, with love and reverence.
Kaddisch for Violin and Piano (4 minutes)
MAURICE RAVEL (1906-1975)
Daniel Phillips, violin • Marina Iwao, piano
Sonata for Violin and Cello, M. 73 (23 minutes)
MAURICE RAVEL (1906-1975)
- Allegro
- Très vif
- Lent
- Vif, avec entrain
Daniel Phillips, violin • Edward Arron, cello
Sonata No. 23, Opus 57 in F Minor ‘Appassionata’ (25 minutes)
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)
- Allegro assai
- Andante con moto
- Allegro ma non troppo – Presto
Shai Wosner, piano
INTERMISSION
Symphony No. 94, in G Major, Hob. I:94, (arr. J.P. Salomon) ‘Surprise’ (24 minutes)
FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN (1732-1809)
- Adagio – Vivace assai
- Andante
- Menuetto (Allegro molto)
- Finale (Allegro molto)
Tara Helen O’Connor, flute • Daniel Phillips, violin • Cathy Meng Robinson, violin • James Preucil, viola • Keith Robinson, cello • Shai Wosner, piano
CONCERT 3: “Romance and Reel”
Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Shuler Theater, Raton, N.M.
Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major, Op.87 (29 minutes)
JOHANNES BRAHMS (1833-1897)
- Allegro (moderato)
- Andante con moto
- Scherzo. Presto — Poco meno presto
- Finale. Allegro giocoso
Benny Kim, violin • Edward Arron, cello • Shai Wosner, piano
INTERMISSION
College , a 1927 film by Buster Keaton with live film score by Stephen Prutsman (1 hour and 5 minutes)
KEATON/PRUTSMAN
The Dolphins
Luke Henderson, violin • Isaac Park, violin • James Preucil, viola • Ian Maloney, cello
Marina Iwao, piano
MUSIC 101 with Jonathan Coopersmith FREE
Monday, August 18, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. • Free
United Church of Angel Fire
CONCERT 4: “Family Affair”
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
United Church of Angel Fire
Duet in G Major for Flute and Violin (14 minutes)
FRANK ANTON HOFFMEISTER (1754-1812)
- Allegro
- Adagio
- Allegretto
Tara Helen O’Connor, flute • Daniel Phillips, violin
Duo for Violin and Cello, H.157 (14 minutes)
BOHUSLAV MARTINŮ (1890-1959)
- Preludium. Andante moderato – Poco vivo
- Rondo. Allegro con brio
Benny Kim, violin • Eric Kim, cello
Flute Quartet in C Major, K. 285b (17 minutes)
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-1791)
- Allegro
- Andantino, Theme and variations
Tara Helen O’Connor, flute • Daniel Phillips, viola • Cathy Meng Robinson, violin • Keith Robinson, cello
A Tale for Two Violins (21 Minutes)
KRISTAPOR NAJARIAN (b. 1991)
- Introduction – Over The Plateau
- Kef – Festivities (Loy Loy)
- Rendezvous (Ambets Gorav, Lousengan)
- Capture (Groung)
- Misty Morning – Lament
- Escape (Nehavent Longa)
Ani Kavafian, violin • Ida Kavafian, violin
CONCERT 5: “Heart, Hijinks, and Harmony”
Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Taos Community Auditorium
Romance for Violin and Piano, Op. 23 (7 minutes)
AMY BEACH (1867-1944)
Daniel Phillips, violin • Marina Iwao, piano
String Sextet No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 18 (35 minutes)
JOHANNES BRAHMS (1833-1897)
- Allegro ma non troppo
- Andante ma moderato
- Scherzo. Allegro molto
- Rondo. Poco Allegretto e grazioso
Ida Kavafian violin • Cathy Meng Robinson, violin • Toby Appel, viola • Steven Tenenbom, viola • Eric Kim, cello • Keith Robinson, cello
College , a 1927 film by Buster Keaton with live film score by Stephen Prutsman (1 hour and 5 minutes)
KEATON/PRUTSMAN
The Dolphins
Luke Henderson, violin • Isaac Park, violin • James Preucil, viola • Ian Maloney, cello
Marina Iwao, piano
FIESTA 42!
Friday, August 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Eagle Nest Community Center
Works by Vivaldi, Foster and others.
CONCERT 6: “Twilight and Transformation”
Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Moreno Valley Preparatory
The Arm Family dedicates tonight’s concert to their beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Marilynn Lampert-Arm, a cherished member of the Music from Angel Fire family for over 40 years. From designing costumes for our Salon concerts to hosting the beloved cold-noodle party with her husband Teddy, Marilynn brought joy, artistry, and a deep sense of community to our festival. Their daughter Heather even joined the tradition, serving as a stagehand for several seasons. Marilynn’s generous spirit and artistic touch enriched every season, and her presence is deeply missed.
Nigun from ‘Baal Shem’ Suite (Improvisation) (7 minutes)
ERNEST BLOCH (1880-1959)
Benny Kim, violin • Marina Iwao, piano
Overture on Hebrew Themes, Op. 34 (11 minutes)
SERGEI PROKOFIEV (1891-1953)
Todd Palmer, clarinet • Marina Iwao, piano • Ida Kavafian, violin • Benny Kim, violin • Toby Appel, viola • Eric Kim, cello
String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10 (25 minutes)
CLAUDE DEBUSSY (1862-1918)
- Animé et très décidé
- Assez vif et bien rythmé
- Andantino, doucement expressif
- Très modéré
Vizsla Quartet
Jacques Forestier, violin • Maya Anjali Buchanan, violin • Sumin Kim, viola • Laura Navasardian, cello
Verklärte Nacht, (Transfigured Night) Op. 4 (34 minutes)
ARNOLD SCHOENBERG (1874-1951)
Video by Nikki Pet (Commissioned by Tara Helen O’Connor and Daniel Phillips)
Ani Kavafian, violin • Daniel Phillips, violin, Toby Appel, viola • Steven Tenenbom, viola • Eric Kim cello • Keith Robinson, cello
CONCERT 7: “Salon Concert”
Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Moreno Valley Preparatory
Hoedown from Rodeo (arr. T. Palmer) (4 minutes)
AARON COPLAND (1900-1990)
Tara Helen O’Connor, piccolo • Todd Palmer, clarinet • Daniel Phillips, violin • Benny Kim, violin • Steven Tenenbom, viola • Mihai Marica, cello • Marina Iwao, piano
Techno-Parade for Flute , Clarinet and Piano (5 minutes)
GUILLAUME CONNESSON (b. 1970)
Tara Helen O’Connor, flute • Todd Palmer, clarinet • Marina Iwao, piano
I Wonder as I Wander (4 minutes)
REENA ESMAIL (b. 1983)
Maya Anjali Buchanan, violin • Ian Maloney, cello • Marina Iwao, piano
Concert Polonaise, op. 14 for Cello and Piano (7 minutes)
DAVID POPPER (1843-1913)
Laura Navasardian, cello • Marina Iwao, piano
AND MORE!
MUSIC 102 with Jonathan Coopersmith FREE
Monday, August 25, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. • Free
United Church of Angel Fire
CONCERT 8: “Crossroads of Time and Tradition”
Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Angel Fire Baptist Church
Trio in A minor, TWV 42 a4 ‘Gypsy’ (11 Minutes)
GEORG PHILLIPP TELEMANN (1681-1767)
- Largo
- Vivace
- Affetuoso
- Allegro
Tara Helen O’Connor, flute • Ida Kavafian, violin • Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord • Keith Robinson, cello
Subah Shaam (Morning and Night) (2025) World Premiere (15 minutes)
REENA ESMAIL (b. 1983)
Reena Esmail’s composition Subah Shaam (text by Mirabai) was commissioned by Backshore Artists’ Project, Inc. in memory of Lynne S. Mazza and underwritten through heartfelt donations from her family, many friends and colleagues, and with additional generous support provided by Music from Angel Fire.
Sarah Brailey, soprano • Tara Helen O’Connor, flute • Daniel Phillips, violin • Mihai Marica, cello • Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord
Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581 (31 minutes)
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-1791)
- Allegro
- Larghetto
- Menuetto
- Allegretto con variazioni
Todd Darren Palmer, clarinet • Ani Kavafian, violin • Cathy Meng Robinson, violin • Toby Appel, viola • Mihai Marica, cello
CONCERT 9: “Air and Fire”
Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Angel Fire Baptist Church
Strum (8 minutes)
JESSIE MONTGOMERY (b. 1981)
Ani Kavafian, Daniel Phillips, Jacques Forestier, Maya Anjali Buchanan, violin 1
Ida Kavafian, Cathy Meng Robinson, Isaac Park, Luke Henderson, violin 2
Toby Appel, Steven Tenenbom, Sumin Kim James Preucil, viola
Mihai Marica,Keith Robinson, Ian Maloney, Laura Navasardian, cello
Selected arias for Soprano, Flute, Strings and Harpsichord
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685-1750)
Sarah Brailey, soprano • Tara Helen O’Connor, flute • Daniel Phillips, violin • Mihai Marica, cello • Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord
Andante e Variazione for Flute, Clarinet and Strings (13 minutes)
PIETRO BOTTESINI (1792-1874)
Tara Helen O’Connor, flute • Todd Darren Palmer, clarinet
Ani Kavafian, Daniel Phillips, Jacques Forestier, Maya Anjali Buchanan, violin 1
Ida Kavafian, Cathy Meng Robinson, Isaac Park, Luke Henderson, violin 2
Toby Appel, Steven Tenenbom, Sumin Kim James Preucil, viola
Mihai Marica,Keith Robinson, Ian Maloney, Laura Navasardian, cello
INTERMISSION
Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043 (18 minutes)
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685-1750)
- Vivace
- Largo, ma non tanto
- Allegro
Ani Kavafian, violin solo • Ida Kavafian, violin solo
Daniel Phillips, Jacques Forestier, Maya Anjali Buchanan, violin
Cathy Meng Robinson, Isaac Park, Luke Henderson, violin 2
Toby Appel, Steven Tenenbom, Sumin Kim, James Preucil, viola
Mihai Marica, Keith Robinson, Ian Maloney, Laura Navasardian, cello
Inside the Score / Rehearsal Revelations with MfAF Musicians
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:30 p.m. • Free
United Church of Angel Fire