For flute and orchestra
Inspired by the power of the sea
Mexico Premiere 2025
The sea, with its vastness and mystery, has been an endless source of inspiration for artists across disciplines. In this instance, acclaimed composer Eric Nathan presents The Seas Between Us, a concerto for solo flute and orchestra that captures the essence of the ocean: its overwhelming force, its introspective calm, and its ability to connect worlds and emotions.
This concerto, composed in 2024, is structured in three movements:
I. At Sea
II. To Dance
III. Beyond Waves
Commissioned by Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting, The Seas Between Us was premiered worldwide in 2024 and 2025 by distinguished orchestras, including:
- Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra, Scott Yoo, Music Director
- Chihuahua State Philharmonic Orchestra, Iván del Prado, Music Director
- Yucatán Symphony Orchestra, José Areán, Artistic Director
- Boca del Río Philharmonic Orchestra, Veracruz, Diego Naser, Music Director
- Acapulco Philharmonic Orchestra, Bartholomeus-Henri Van de Velde, Music Director
- New England Philharmonic (Boston), Tianhui Ng, Music Director
This piece is dedicated to Alejandro Escuer and is available for programming in the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons. With a total duration of 25 minutes, the instrumentation includes:
[2 (picc.) 22 (B. Cl.) 2 (C. Bn.) | 4221 | Timp | 3 perc | Hp | Strings]
Dates and Performances:
📍 Thursday, April 3 | 8:00 PM
Acapulco Philharmonic Orchestra
🎼 Bartholomeus Henri Van de Velde, conductor
🏨 Hotel Emporio, Acapulco, Guerrero
📍 Friday, April 25 | 8:00 PM
Boca del Río Philharmonic Orchestra
🎼 Diego Naser, conductor
🏛️ Foro Boca, Veracruz
📍 Saturday, May 17 | 6:00 PM & Sunday, May 18 | 12:30 PM
Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra
🎼 Scott Yoo, conductor
🏛️ Centro Cultural Ollin Yoliztli, Sala Silvestre Revueltas, Mexico City
📍 Friday, November 21 | 8:00 PM
Chihuahua State Philharmonic Orchestra
🎼 Iván del Prado, conductor
🎭 Teatro de los Héroes, Chihuahua
Listen/Watch:
🎧 I – At Sea [00:13]
💃 II – To Dance [09:19]
🌊 III – Beyond Waves [16:46]
This concert series will be a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of sound and emotion, with the flute serving as a bridge between the sea and the imagination. I invite you to join us on this unforgettable musical journey.
🎶 See you at the concert.