Nightfall Wanders

I’m thrilled to invite you to an intimate concert of Czech music. We’ll be welcoming Michaela Spačkova, who is visiting from the Czech Republic for her Carnegie Hall debut this week.
She’ll share a special performance of Nikol Boková’s Nightfall Wanders, joined by the very first string quartet ever to perform in my home. Featuring Avery Morris, Vanda Paszko, Ruth Stokes, and Noémie Chemali. It promises to be a beautiful and memorable evening of music.

“Nightfall Wanders”, in twilight, boundaries blur: between day and night, sound and silence, memory and new beginnings. This
program takes the listener through Romantic lyricism, intimate contemporary reflections, and stories of wonder. The first part features works for bassoon and piano, exploring lyricism and subtle narratives. The evening culminates in the U.S. premiere of Nightfall Wanders by Czech composer Nikol Bóková, for bassoon and string quartet, capturing the moods of the night and inviting curiosity and quiet awe. Bóková’s music balances modernity with emotional
clarity, as the bassoon embarks on a nocturnal journey where familiar sounds transform and the unknown becomes intimate.

What's the music?

Isabel Keleti

Michaela Špačková Bassoon

Attendees

Nick D.

James P.

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Naoko O.

Grace M.

Cindy S.

Peter C.

Alexandra R. (she/her)

David P.

Reginald S.

Robert W.

Deborah Z.

Daniel S.

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Josh L.

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Yi L.

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Liz L.

Adam J.

Kuo-Kai C.

Andres R.