Left Coast is proud to announce we received a highly competitive grant from the Chamber Music America Classical Commissioning Program, for a new string quintet with composer Sky Macklay.

Instrumentation: Two Violins, Viola, Cello, Double Bass. The new work will premiere during our 2022-23 season.

Composer Sky Macklay. Photo: Ramez Yousef

This funding is intended to provide key support for the creation, performance, and presentation of small ensemble works, community engagement and audience-building initiatives, and ensemble development. “At a time when so many are experiencing the devastating financial repercussions of this pandemic, we are honored to offer direct support to these artists and organizations whose work contributes to the cultural fabric of our country,” said Margaret M. Lioi, CMA’s CEO.

This commission has been made possible by the Chamber Music America Classical Commissioning Program, with generous funding provided by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the Chamber Music America Endowment Fund.