Performers

Mary Kothman, Violin

Lisa A. Williams, Violin

Nora Frisk, Viola

Elizabeth J Start, Cello

Program

She Rises

Caroline Shaw | Entr'acte

Elizabeth J Start † | Verdisimilitude

Elizabeth J Start † | Rising

Augusta Read Thomas † | Rhea Enchanted

Florence Price | String Quartet #2 in a minor

*World Premiere Performance
^ Midwest Premiere Performance
† Illinois-based Composer

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This ensemble of midwest-based women (Mary Kothman and Lisa A. Williams-violins, Nora Frisk-viola, Elizabeth J Start-cello) formed to elevate composers who might be underrepresented & whose voices need to be heard. They rose to share this common vision.