The Athenaeum Concert Series presents Renewal from Ashes – War, Destruction, Remembrance, Peace in its inaugural 2023-24 season, inviting five celebrated guest artists to speak about and perform music composed at times of war.

In our opening concert for the series, "War," we present a program of music featuring works by composers whose lives were profoundly touched by war and political unrest in the 20th and 21st centuries. These compositions serve as a sonic history, capturing the emotional zeitgeist of the eras they represent and transforming into anthems of resilience or symbols of peace.

The Bijoux Saxophone Duo invites the audience to explore with them the fascinating ways in which composers react to periods of conflict and change, and how their works continue to resonate with us today.