Erin James, Todd Yaniw, Mari Alice Conrad - Fantasy Vignittes (2025) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Nau Fantasia Steffan Nau
02. Matteis Jr. Fantasia for Solo Violin in A Minor Alia Fantasia
03. Telemann Fantasia No. 9 for Solo Violin in B Minor, TWV 4022 I. Siciliana
04. Telemann Fantasia No. 9 for Solo Violin in B Minor, TWV 4022 II. Vivace
05. Telemann Fantasia No. 9 for Solo Violin in B Minor, TWV 4022 III. Allegro
06. Schumann Phantasie in C Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 131
07. Price Fantasy No. 2 in F-Sharp Minor for Violin and Piano
08. Schonberg Phantasy for Violin and Piano, Op. 47
09. Conrad Fabricated Fantasies for Violin, Piano & Amplified Objects I. The Machine Woman
10. Conrad Fabricated Fantasies for Violin, Piano & Amplified Objects II. The Wedding Gift
11. Conrad Fabricated Fantasies for Violin, Piano & Amplified Objects III. The Mistress of the Needle and Scissors
12. Conrad Fabricated Fantasies for Violin, Piano & Amplified Objects IV. A Tool for Making New Rules
13. James Fantasy Vignettes Improvisations I.
14. James Fantasy Vignettes Improvisations II.
15. James Fantasy Vignettes Improvisations III.
16. James Fantasy Vignettes Improvisations IV.
17. James Fantasy Vignettes Improvisations V.
18. James Fantasy Vignettes Improvisations VI.

Fantasy Vignettes is a time-traveling journey through 400 years of violin fantasias, brought to life with evocative costumes constructed specifically for this concert. From the earliest notated violin fantasia by Étienne Nau to works by Telemann, Schumann, Florence Price, Schoenberg, and a new commission by Mari Alice Conrad that employs sewing machines and accessories as instruments, each piece explores improvisation, identity, and freedom. Erin James’ dual artistry as violinist and textile designer is woven throughout the program, culminating in an original composition and costume that stitches together and reimagines concert material to create something entirely new. Fantasy Vignettes is both a sonic and visual exploration of history, imagination, and the power of reinvention.

Presented in partnership with Rumble Theatre as part of Tremors Festival Launch Party. Piano generously donated by Tom Lee Music.

Venue: Progress Lab 1422

Erin James – violin, concept, composition, costumes
Todd Yaniw – piano
Mari Alice Conrad – composition, narration, sewing machine + accessories

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