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Benedicta Enrile Masterworks Series - In Nature's Realm 

Brahms, the Sea, and Mountains 

Antoine T. Clark, conductor 

Tower Duo: Erin Helgeson Torres, flute; Michael Rene Torres, saxophone 

Christopher Leeper, plein air artist 

Program: Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a – Benjamin Britten 

Mountains Upon Mountains, Like Waves Upon Waves (consortium premiere) 

Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 – Johannes Brahms 

Concluding the series In Nature’s Realm, this program contrasts the majesty of the sea with the grandeur of the mountains. Britten’s Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes paints a powerful and atmospheric picture of the ocean’s many moods. The consortium premiere of Mountains Upon Mountains, Like Waves Upon Waves, offers a new sonic perspective on nature’s towering landscapes, where the monumental meets the ephemeral. Brahms’ Symphony No. 1, often referred to as his “Beethoven’s Tenth,” serves as a profound exploration of human emotion against the backdrop of nature’s immensity. Plein air artist Christopher Leeper will capture these contrasting elements of sea and mountain through plein air painting, providing a visual companion to the music’s sweeping themes.