This musical celebration in memory of Linda Ann Markell is a concert ritual, beginning with the quiet, wordless invocation of John Cage’s A Flower, and concluding with a jubilant improvisational finale on Frank Zappa’s King Kong. The evening weaves diverse moods and styles, drawing together Martin Luther’s legendary hymn, A Mighty Fortress and secular songs of Latin America. Chamber music and “art rock” cavort beneath radar by some of Linda Markell’s favorite composers encompass a delicate-to-dynamic range of musical climates.


All inside the intimate chapel at Calvary Episcopal Church, the lovely red church, across from the Nicolodeon Theatre, at Cedar and Lincoln, in downtown Santa Cruz!!





Guest Artists:
Ariose Singers, Michael McGushin, director

NMW Ensemble:
Teresa Orozco-Petersen, flute; Ann Lavin, clarinet; Jonathan Bautista, saxophone; Cynthia Baehr and Rebecca Jackson, violins; Chad Kaltinger, viola; Kelley Maulbetsch, cello; Stan Poplin, bass; Michael McGushin, piano; Jennifer Cass, harp; Jim Kassis, percussion;
Conducted by Phil Collins



A Flower (1950) John Cage {voice, closed piano}
Canciones por los Americas (2000) Sid Robinovitch {Chorus and piano}
Dirge (1997) Hyo-shin Na {violin, piano}
Hymn Variations (1980/2007) Philip Collins {Chorus, flute, clarinet, viola, cello}
Elegy to the Memory of Calvin Simmons (1993) Lou Harrison, NMW Ensemble
Igor's Boogie (1968) Frank Zappa, NMW Ensemble
Septet (1953) Igor Stravinsky, {clarinet, horn, bassoon, piano, violin, viola, cello}
King Kong (1968) Frank Zappa, NMW Ensemble



Saturday, December 6, 7:30 PM; 2008
Calvary Episcopal Church, 532 Center St., Santa Cruz



Prices: General $20; Senior $15; Student $10
Online: You can purchase online at Santa Cruz Tickets
In Person: UCSC Box Office: 831/459-2159; Santa Civic Box Office 831/420-5260
By Mail: Send checks to New Music Works, P.O. Box 2266, Santa Cruz 95063-2266



This program is a memorial concert, honoring Linda Ann Markell, beloved wife of Richard Markell, a longtime member of New Music Works Board of Directors. Though not a board member, officially, Linda was a cheerful supporter and tireless worker for New Music Works as well as a dear friend. Linda was a discerning enthusiast of eclectic tastes; she listened incisively, embraced new experiences and had a great sense of humor. With Richardís guidance, we have prepared a concert that we think Linda would have liked.

This project is supported by funding from the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County; the Ann & the Gordon Getty Foundation