Writing Center

Chamber Music Concert of Works by Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor Lowell Liebermann

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This concert is free and open to the public, and is part of Free Week 2026, a festival sponsored by Think Iowa City and the Iowa City Downtown District.

Air for flute and organ Op.106 (2008) c.10’00”

Nicole Esposito, flute

Greg Hand, organ

Sonata for Contrabass and Piano Op.24 (1987) c.25'00"

Volkan Orhon, contrabass

Doreen Lee, piano

-Intermission-

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