"Josquiniana": A World Premiere

Washington Musica Viva presents an evening pairing a new commission with established classical works. The centerpiece is the world premiere of Stephen M. Cormier’s *Josquiniana*, written for flugelhorn and piano and inspired by the music of Renaissance composer Josquin Des Prez.

The program also includes Mozart’s Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, K. 478, and Jean Françaix’s *Cinq danses exotiques* for saxophone and piano.

When: October 24, 2026

Showtime: 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $20

Program: World premiere of Stephen M. Cormier’s *Josquiniana* for flugelhorn and piano, a 2026 Washington Musica Viva commission based on the music of Josquin Des Prez (1450–1521); Mozart’s Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, K. 478; and Jean Françaix’s *Cinq danses exotiques* for saxophone and piano.

Performers: Guericke Christopher Royal, flugelhorn; Rhonda Buckley-Bishop, alto saxophone; Hoorig Poochikian, violin; Madelene Stohl, viola; David Agia, cello; and Carl Banner, piano.

Venue: Church of the Ascension, 633 Sligo Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910

Accessibility: No accessibility information is currently available.

Contact: Washington Musica Viva can be reached at (301) 891-6844 or dcmusicaviva@verizon.net.