Celebrating Montana’s Musical Spirit
From 2007 to 2018, Dianne and Jim Kimball of Butte, Montana, funded a series of special commissioned works performed by the Muir String Quartet. Inspired by Montana’s natural beauty, these unique compositions were created in collaboration with renowned composers and premiered at the festival. After their debut, these pieces continue to be performed across the country, sharing the spirit of Montana far and wide!
Commissioned Works:
2007 – String Quartet No. 1 by Michele Levin
2010 – White Granite (Piano Quartet) by Joan Tower
2013 – Traces (Bassoon & Strings Trio) by Paul Chihara
2014 – Zen of the River (Clarinet & Strings Quintet) by Chris Brubeck
2015 – Red Maple (Bassoon & Strings Quintet) by Joan Tower
2017 – Quintet for Bassoon & String Quartet by Michele Levin
2018 – Mountain Thoughts (String Quartet) by Jessie Montgomery
