Music by John Luther Adams, Christopher Rountree, Nathalie Joachim, CJ Camerieri, Trever Hagen, and Vicky Chow

Produced by Liquid Music

On October 25, 2025, conductor Christopher Rountree known for his “elegant clarity” (New York Times), prestigious French choreographer Dimitri Chamblas, and powerhouse section leaders Sidney Hopson (percussion), Nathalie Joachim (winds), C.J. Camerieri and Trever Hagen (brass) will guide an acoustic ensemble of 36 local musicians in an ultimate rendering of Pulitzer Prize-winning environmentalist composer John Luther Adams’s Crossing Open Ground in the majestic setting of Southern Utah (site to be announced).

Ahead of this singular experience, producer Liquid Music introduces the artistic team to the Kayenta community with works by the Crossing Open Ground musicians, special guest Vicky Chow, and John Luther Adams—hosted by Rountree. Liquid Music artistic director Kate Nordstrum will share insights on the development of Crossing Open Ground for the uniquely inspiring environment of southwestern Utah.