The Italian Academy hosts the inaugural concert of The Stefan Wolpe Fund featuring world premieres and works byMatthew Greenbaum, Charles Wuorinen, Jonathan Dawe, and William Anderson. Featured artists includeJACK Quartet, pianistSteven Beck,Vox n Plux, violinist/violist Miranda Cucksonand cellistJay Campbell.
When & where
Thursday, October 30, 2014 @ 7pm
The Italian Academy, Columbia University, 1161 Amsterdam Avenue (118th Street)
New York
Details
Free admission
Program
Jonathan DaweConcerto per fractals dolce e forte / FOURTH STRING QUARTET (2014)**
JACK Quartet
Charles WuorinenDoubletake(2014) **
Steven Beck, piano
William AndersonEight Rhythms of Djuna Barnes(2014) **
Vox n Plux
Matthew GreenbaumEntretiens sur la pluralit des mondes(2014) **
Vox n Plux
Charles WuorinenZoe(2012) *
JACK Quartet; Miranda Cuckson, viola; Jay Campbell, cello
Charles WuorinenHeart Shadow(2005)
Steven Beck, piano
** World premiere
* New York Premiere
About the Italian Academy
Founded in 1991 on the basis of an agreement between Columbia University and the Republic of Italy, the academy sponsors advanced research in all areas relating to Italian history, science and society, presents distinguished examples of Italian culture and art, and promotes academic, cultural and scientific exchange at the highest level. More informationhere.
This concert was produced by Zaidee Parkinson and Alanna Maharajh Stone with generous support from The Roger Shapiro Fund for New Music.