| Alberga, Eleanor (b. 1949) | Shining Gate of Morpheus | |
| Meyer, Edgar (b. 1960) | Concerto no. 3 in E major for Double Bass and Orchestra | |
| Copland, Aaron (1900-1990) | Appalachian Spring |
| Edgar Meyer | Double Bass |
| The Knights | |
| Eric Jacobsen | Conductor |
| David Byrd-Marrow | French horn |
Double bass virtuoso and composer Edgar Meyer earned a MacArthur “Genius” Award for his remarkable work fusing classical and bluegrass forms and styles into his own uniquely American music.
He joins The Knights for the New York premiere of his delight-filled, genre-busting third concerto. The concert opens with a performance of Jamaican-born British composer Eleanor Alberga’s ethereal and playful Shining Gates of Morpheus. Closing it and continuing the American character of Meyer’s work is a soaring masterpiece of American music, Copland’s Appalachian Spring — dream repertoire for The Knights’ vibrant and multifaceted artistry.
Concert available for viewing online for 72 hours from time of broadcast.