Anthony McGill / Lee University contributed photoString Theory, in partnership with Lee University and Hunter Museum of American Art, will welcome clarinetist Anthony McGill and violinist Bella Hristova to town on Tuesday, March 5, for the next performance in its 10th concert season. They will be joined by String Theory founder and pianist Gloria Chien.
The concert will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Mizpah Congregation, 923 McCallie Ave.
The upcoming concert will feature the world premiere of “WingSpan,” a new commission by Grammy Award-winning composer Joan Tower. The performance will also include Bernstein’s Clarinet Sonata, Foss’s “Three American Pieces,” Zwilich’s “Fantasy” and Schoenfield’s Trio for Violin, Clarinet and Piano.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early for Musical Dialogues at 5:30 p.m. in Feinstein Hall of the synagogue. Bob Bernhardt will lead this discussion with the musicians on their lives, inspirations and the masterpieces to be performed.
McGill is in his second season as principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic. Previously, he was principal clarinet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and associate principal clarinet of the Cincinnati Symphony. McGill is a faculty member of The Juilliard School, Peabody Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music and Bard College Conservatory.