This classical composition for woodwind quintet was premiered in 2021 by members of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, and performed here live on WFMT 98.7 FM by Sapphire Quintet on Feb 5, 2024. Clara Devin Fanslow is a Chicago-based composer and game developer. The piece was composed as a "soundtrack" to the steampunk novel "Leviathan" by Scott Westerfeld.
Kim Fleuchaus, Flute
Allison Wehrle, Oboe
Anna Najoom, Clarinet
Liz Dietemyer, horn
Mackenzie Brauns, bassoon

Riding The Huxley - Devin Clara Fanslow - on "Live from WFMT - 98.7FM"

This duo for flute/piccolo and clarinet/bass clarinet by Shulamit Ran follows the brave chicken and a menacing ogre as they journey together from darkness to light. Performed by Kim Fleuchaus, flute and Anna Najoom, clarinet live on "Live from WFMT" 98.7FM Chicago on February 5, 2024.

The Flight Of The Brave Chicken: Ode To Nina - Shulamit Ran

The Thriller! was composed by May Aufderheide (1888-1972). The piece was named after a popular roller coaster in Indianapolis. This quintet version was arranged by Jim O'Briant and performed by Sapphire Quintet live on WFMT 98.7 FM in Chicago on February 5, 2024.
Kim Fleuchaus, Flute
Allison Wehrle, Oboe
Anna Najoom, Clarinet
Liz Dietemyer, horn
Mackenzie Brauns, bassoon

Sapphire Quintet -The Thriller! -May Aufderheide

This Divertimento by  Herzogin Anna Amalia von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel (1811-1886)  was arranged for woodwind quintet by Lisa Taylor. It is performed by the Sapphire Quintet live on WFMT 98.7 FM Chicago on February 5th, 2024.
Kim Fleuchaus, Flute
Allison Wehrle, Oboe
Anna Najoom, Clarinet
Liz Dietemyer, horn
Mackenzie Brauns, bassoon

Sapphire Quintet - Divertimento - Anna Amalia

Sapphire Quintet is an all-female woodwind quintet based in Chicago that is dedicated to performing works by underrepresented historic composers and discovering and premiering works by the next generation of female and BIPOC composers. We offer programs for both adults and children throughout the midwest.

Sapphire Quintet -The Thriller! -May Aufderheide

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