Sounding/BODY: Philomela Fragments with Terns & Ah Young Hong
Friday, October 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · International Museum of Surgical Science · Chicago, IL
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Join us for a performance by Terns and Ah Young Hong for an evening of world premieres by three composers! sounding/BODY Presents: Philomela Fragments with Terns & Ah Young Hong October 16, 2026 7:00-9:00pm Doors at 6:30pm Tickets: $10 Student – use code STUDENT at checkout (Valid Student ID will be requested at the door) $10 IMSS Members Presale – use code IMSSMEMBER at checkout (Valid IMSS Membership card will be requested at door) $15 GA Presale – $15 Student & IMSS Members (With valid ID & Membership Card) at Door $20 GA at Door Join Terns—flutist Sasha Ishov and bassist Will Yager—for an evening of world premieres celebrating the uncommon pairing of flute and double bass. Terns will be joined by internationally acclaimed soprano Ah Young Hong for the world premiere of Philomela Fragments by Michael Hersch. The program also features world premieres by Carlos Bandera and Alexa Rinn, alongside additional repertoire for the ensemble. Bringing together three distinct musical voices, the program explores the expressive possibilities of two instruments occupying opposite ends of the acoustic spectrum. Through close collaborations with composers, Terns is building a new body of repertoire for flute and double bass while expanding the possibilities of this unusual instrumental pairing. Terns’ 2026–27 commissioning project is supported by New Music USA’s Creator Fund. This project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. The International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. About the Performers & Composers Terns is a flute and double bass duo founded by flutist Sasha Ishov and bassist Will Yager. Through the uncommon pairing of flute and double bass, the ensemble explores overlooked repertoire while building a substantial body of new works through long-term collaborations with living composers. Current projects include…
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