One of the masterpieces of European minimalism, the rarely heard “De Staat” is a modern satire of Plato’s “Republic” and explores Plato’s association with music and its ability to move the masses. This work will be paired with Stephen Hartke’s “Sons of Noah,” a cantata for solo soprano, four flutes, four bassoons, and four guitars based on Machado de Assisi’s political satire “Na arca.” With the USC Wind Ensemble and music faculty.