Wreathed in blossom: chamber music on Governors Island

​Glass Clouds Ensemble presents "Wreathed in Blossom," a concert of chamber music for soprano + string quartet on themes of nature and environment. Free event with optional donation.

​Featuring a world premiere by composer Iván Rodríguez, in collaboration with poets from the NYC Climate Writers Collective, a flagship program of the Climate Imaginarium on Governors Island 🌱

​Other music on the program by Caroline Shaw, Kaija Saariaho, Alberto Ginastera, Philip Glass, and Ludwig van Beethoven 🎻

​Performers: Marisa Karchin (soprano), Raina Arnett (violin), Holly Workman (violin), Elijah Spies (viola), Ruth Stokes (cello)

​Stay after the concert for light refreshments and to explore the exhibits on display at the Glass Clouds House!

​Venue

​The Glass Clouds Ensemble House (Building 14, Nolan Park) is a beautiful community arts space with cozy seating, art & sound installations, and air conditioning.

​Governors Island is a short ferry from Manhattan and Brooklyn – ferry schedule & more info. It's a great place to spend a weekend day, rain or shine, with lots of art exhibits, bike paths, and food trucks!

​Organizations

​Glass Clouds Ensemble is an Organization in Residence with Governors Island Arts and is hosting free music programming on weekends all summer long.

​The NYC Climate Writers Collective is a flagship program of the Climate Imaginarium, which is a center for climate, community, and culture in New York City. Located on Governors Island, the Climate Imaginarium is activating a cultural destination at the heart of New York City’s burgeoning green economy, where artists, scientists, advocates, and storytellers come together to reimagine and build a more resilient future.