Spektral Quartet with Robin Wall Kimmerer: Plain, Air

Multi-Grammy nominated Spektral Quartet’s 2018 commission Plain, Air (by composer Tonia Ko) is inspired by the natural symphony of Chicago’s magnificent lakeshore. From cicada songs to waves on rocks, Plain, Air mixes field recordings with processed sounds, simulating the melodies inherent to our lakeshore surroundings. CHF, Spektral Quartet, and Ko invite you to a special performance of Plain, Air hosted by plant ecologist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer (Braiding Sweetgrass), at the historic Great Hall of Cafe Brauer in the heart of Lincoln Park.

“Plain, Air” by Tonia Ko
Performed by Spektral Quartet with Robin Wall Kimmerer

Spektral Quartet: Clara Lyon, Maeve Feinberg, Doyle Armbrust, & Russell Rolen

Spektral Quartet would like to extend special thanks to Jerry Adelmann, Openlands, and Seman Violins.

3:38 - I. soundwalk/ processional
16:02 - II. on the plains
28:27 - III. in the air
34:11 - IV. within the grove
39:00 - V. the secret language of flying creatures
45:07 - Coda: soaring through an activated expanse

This program is generously underwritten by the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation.