The program includes John Cheetham’s Quintet for Woodwinds, which Antara Winds recorded on their 2008 CD, Antara Music. Interestingly, the work was commissioned for and dedicated to the Missouri Arts Woodwind Quintet, which included W. Peter Kurau, who was on the faculty at the University of Missouri-Columbia for several years. The group is excited to perform this piece with Kurau as he returns to Antara Winds.

Danza de Mediodía (Noon Dance) by the Mexican composer Arturo Márquez is inspired by the cafe music of Mexico City and seems particularly appropriate for a midday concert! The program also includes the charming Dix-Sept Variations by the French musician Jean-Michel Damase.

Founded in 1982, Antara Winds have appeared regularly on Live from Hochstein and have performed extensively throughout the Greater Rochester area including appearances with the Rochester Oratorio Society, Perinton Concert Band, and Society for Chamber Music in Rochester.  

Antara Winds delights in bringing audiences the music of contemporary composers. They have premiered two works written specifically for Antara: Verne Reynolds’ Antara Music (2003), and Libby Larsen’s Blue Windows: After Marc Chagall (2005). 

The Hochstein School’s free noontime Live from Hochstein concert series will be hosted by WXXI Classical’s Mona Seghatoleslami and broadcast live. Listen to the concert on WXXI Classical at 91.5 FM, 90.3 FM, or online at https://www.wxxiclassical.org. Listen to an encore broadcast on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM at 10:00 pm the day of the concert.

Please note that only bottled water is allowed in the newly renovated hall. PLEASE do not attend any activity at Hochstein if you are not feeling 100% healthy.

Sidney and Barbara Sobel have generously provided continuous underwriting of the Live from Hochstein Broadcast & Concert Series since 1993. 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.