Worthington Chamber Orchestra

Benedicta Enrile Masterworks Series - In Nature's Realm  Brahms, the Sea, and Mountains  Antoine T. Clark, conductor  Tower Duo: Erin Helgeson Torres, flute;  Michael Rene Torres, saxophone  Christopher Leeper, plein air artist  Program: Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a – Benjamin Britten  Mountains Upon Mountains, Like Waves Upon Waves ( consortium premiere )  Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 – Johannes Brahms  Concluding the series In Nature’s Realm, this program contrasts the majesty of the sea with the grandeur of the mountains. Britten’s Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes paints a powerful and atmospheric picture of the ocean’s many moods. The consortium premiere of Mountains Upon Mountains, Like Waves Upon Waves, offers a new sonic perspective on nature’s towering landscapes, where the monumental meets the ephemeral. Brahms’ Symphony No. 1, often referred to as his “Beethoven’s Tenth,” serves as a profound exploration of human emotion against the backdrop of nature’s immensity. Plein air artist Christopher Leeper will capture these contrasting elements of sea and mountain through plein air painting, providing a visual companion to the music’s sweeping themes.