Usher in the arrival of spring with a captivating early April concert that highlights the inventive brilliance of contemporary composers through an evocative pairing of instruments. Featuring visionary vibraphonist and percussionist Erin Donovan, accomplished flautist Jack Chen, and award-winning pianist and host Jennifer King, this performance takes you on a rich and diverse sonic journey. The program includes the world premiere of emerging Canadian composer Ewan MacLean’s graphic notation piece "Forecast for Fictional Landscape," which sparks a spontaneous conversation between vibraphone, flute, and piano, as well as Danielle Eva Schwob’s "Traveling North," a musical daydream that evokes icicles and dewy forests. Erin Donovan shines solo with the world premiere of Canadian composer Rob Power’s "Mahone Bay," the central work of this program, for vibraphone, gongs, cymbals, crotale, and crystal bowl, alongside "Aqua" from emerging Brazilian-Canadian composer Uandha Fernandes Barbosa’s "Elementa Alchemica." Adding a touch of timeless simplicity, the concert features Chick Corea’s "Children’s Song 1" and "Children’s Song 6," two short, evocative pieces from the American composer’s beloved series, reflecting his vision of beauty through the spirit of a child. Co-presented with the Halifax Central Library as part of our Sensory-Accessible Concerts series, this concert is thoughtfully designed with sensory-friendly adaptations to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Join us to experience the vivid interplay of rhythm, melody, and imagination as the spring season awakens.