Stars, birds, flowers… three wildly diverse portraits of natural elements are seamlessly juxtaposed into a magical opening to a visionary, nuanced program. Aviary Sketches were inspired by the “miniature worlds” created by a reclusive American artist (who was fascinated by birds). For a grand finale, we offer one of Dvořák’s best loved works, the Dumky Trio, a compelling Bohemian fantasia fairly bursting with rustic energy.