the second concert of perspectives x psc showcases compositions by sisters lili and nadia boulanger. lili boulanger was the first woman to win the prestigious prix de rome when she was only nineteen. although she died tragically a few years later, she left behind a remarkable collection of chamber music. nadia boulanger studied composition with fauré for seven years at the paris conservatoire, going on to become one of the most prolific composition teachers of her generation. in one of her last international tours, she conducted the new york philharmonic performing fauré’s requiem.

L Boulanger: Deux Morceaux

N Boulanger: 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano

L Boulanger: d’un Soir Triste, d’un Matin du Printemps

Fauré: Piano Quartet c moll