Semiosis Quartet offers a respite from the February cold with music for string quartet by Holy Cross faculty Matthew Jaskot and Chris Arrell, and more. Arrell’s Voyagers draws inspiration from the twin spacecraft of the Voyager Interstellar Mission, launched in 1977. The concert includes the premiere performance of Jaskot’s Florescence, which is inspired by a short excerpt of text from Sufi mystic Bawa Muhaiyadeen (translated by Coleman Barks): “You’re the meaning that blooms in the heart. In this world of flowers, in the next world.” Join us as we navigate through musical terrain to explore florescence in many forms. Sonic blooms, fluid harmonies, moments of stillness, and rhythmic intensity are just a few ways that the evening's repertoire will transport you to another sound-world full of new and fascinating discoveries! Nicole Parks - violin Emma Burge - violin Amelia Hollander Ames - viola Olivia Katz - cello