EQ will be performing their debut album [moment]um at the Lilypad Cambridge.​

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Emissary Quartet’s debut album and concert program, [moment]um, is inspired by the Japanese concept of jo-ha-kyū, a structure that reflects the natural flow of progression: beginning slowly (jo), accelerating through development (ha), and culminating in a swift and powerful conclusion (kyū). This theme of movement, time, and motion is brought to life through contemporary works by living composers, Jennifer Higdon, Kai-Young Chan, Sung-Hyun Yun, Nicky Sohn, Heike Beckmann, and Herman Beeftink. Each composer uses the unique textures and timbres of the flute and auxiliary flutes, to evoke a sense of continuous transformation. Each piece within the album highlights various facets of moments and motion, from the meditative, gradually unfolding soundscapes of the opening movements to the more dynamic, rhythmically intricate passages that create a palpable sense of urgency and energy. The living composers draw upon a wide range of influences, blending minimalist repetition with more expansive, lyrical phrasing to reflect [moment]um, while exploring the capacity of sound to depict both literal and abstract forms of motion.

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📍 Saturday, October 25th at 5:30pm at The Lilypad Cambridge

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