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Wesley Thompson–Doctoral Recital in Composition

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The time has finally arrived! Join me for an afternoon of my music, all written since starting my doctoral studies at Indiana University. This recital (and the four pieces on it) represent a culmination of the musical journey I've undertaken since I first went off to college. It is in fulfillment of the Doctor of Music degree in composition. I hope to see you there!

Program Notes Link: https://drive.google.com/.../1rzGoG2qU6dg7JdOTtu7.../view...

Program:
Four Eschatological Études for Piano, Op. 35
I. Cataclysm (2023)
Miles Swaminathan, piano

String Quartet No. 2, Tungsten, Op. 34 (2024)
I. Freely; dark and brooding
II. Smoothly; reflective and melancholic
Christopher Herz, violin
Coda Scheuer, violin
Clara Qiyun Zhao, viola
Hank Taylor, cello

Four Eschatological Études for Piano, Op. 35
II. Conjuration (2024)
Tarje Grover, piano

Boötes Ballata, Op. 38 (2025)
Corinne Foley, oboe
Noah Morsi, viola
Leland Conrad, harp

Four Eschatological Études for Piano, Op. 35
III. Condemnation (2024)
Edoardo Lenza, piano

Solar Sonata, Voyager, Op. 33 (2024)
I. Grand Tour (Overture)
II. Kuiper
III. Termination Shock (Scherzo)
IV. Scattered
V. ISM (Outro)
Ruyuan Li, flute/piccolo
Jae Habich, flute/alto flute
Jacob Wolf, clarinet/bass clarinet
Matthew Hrinda, alto saxophone
Wesley Taylor, baritone saxophone
Shawn McLain, trumpet
Aaron Wonson, piano
Yue Ning Foo, violin
Chi-Hsien Chen, violin
Will Hawkins, conductor

Four Eschatological Études for Piano, Op. 35
IV. Catechism (2024)
Wesley Thompson, piano

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March 3

Alexey Logunov–Doctoral Recital in Composition