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AWE presents Whorl

AWE presents Whorl

Sat 11 Oct 2025, 1:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Whorl explores recurring patterns and motifs drawn from nature, beginning with an intricate interplay of voices in Double Helix. We then present our AWE 2025 Emerging Composer commission, followed by a piece from our Composer in Residence, John Psathas, and Ravel’s inimitable String Quartet.


  • Augusta Read Thomas Mansueto Tribute ‘Double Helix’ for two violins
  • Amy Beach Romance for violin and piano, op. 23
  • Lauren Doherty Setting Suns for string quartet AWE 2025 Emerging Composer Commission
  • John Psathas Piano Quintet 
  • Maurice Ravel String Quartet