| July 29, 2011 | ||
| 8:00 pm | ||
| July 30, 2011 | ||
| 8:00 pm |
Using a three-dimensional painting by Pittsburgh artist Val Cox* as the centerpiece, Pittburgh New Music Ensemble explores the many facets of perspective. The complete program includes:
Gareth Farr: Kembang Sulling
George Crumb: Vox Balaenae
Kevin Puts: Air for Cello and Piano
Jakub Ciupinski: The Architect’s Brother
Kieren MacMillan: Berceuse for Benjamin
Gérard Grisey: Stèle
Jeffrey Nytch: Notturno
| July 22, 2011 | ||
| 8:00 pm | ||
| July 23, 2011 | ||
| 8:00 pm |
Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble addresses the complex and sometimes incongruous emotions surrounding the loss of loved ones.
David Lang: Press Release
Arthur Jarvinen: Three Gymnopédies
Ryan Francis: Wind-Up Bird Preludes
Joe Sheehan: Farewell Songs
Matthew Romantini: Memories in Red (Homage a R.J.M.)
Arthur Jarvinen: Little Deaths
Kieren MacMillan: Metamorphosis
| July 15, 2011 | ||
| 8:00 pm | ||
| July 16, 2011 | ||
| 8:00 pm |
Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble presents “Sappho’s Sparrows”
Primeval poets and modern minstrels collide and combine in a celebration of ancient rituals, timeless longings, and birds that remind us of the dream of flight. The complete program includes:
Kieren MacMillan: World Premiere
Steven Stucky: Ad Parnassum
Gilda Lyons: Chrysalis
Matthew Romantini: Lift
Iannis Xenakis: Psappha
Andrew Norman: Companion Guide to Rome (Sabine)
Joseph Schwantner: Sparrows
Stephen Hartke: The King of the Sun
| July 8, 2011 | ||
| 8:00 pm | ||
| July 9, 2011 | ||
| 8:00 pm |
Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble presents “A pinch of this, a dash of that…”
Lee Hoiby was a master composer, Julia Child was a master chef. Guest countertenor/impersonator Peter Thoreson performs Hoiby’s witty homage to Child while baking a cake onstage — a feast for the senses! The complete program includes:
Thomas Albert: Characters
Lee Hoiby: Bon Appétit!
Stephen Hartke: The Horse with the Lavender Eye
| February 7, 2011 | ||
| 7:30 pm |
Bellefield Hall Auditorium
Tickets
20-year old violin phenom Benjamin Beilman continues the Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society’s Bellefield Recital Series with a concert that includes works by Joan Tower and Christopher Rogerson. Find out more about the program here.
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Sonata in E major, BWV 1016
RICHARD STRAUSS
Sonata in E-flat major, Op. 18
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Sonata No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001
CHRISTOPHER ROGERSON
Lullaby: no bad dreams
JOAN TOWER
String Force
JENÖ HUBAY
Carmen – Fantasie Brillante, Op. 3, No. 3
Don’t forget that tonight’s the last night of the PNME 2010 season featuring the premiere of Ned McGowan’s Radiance, music by David Lang, Radiohead, and more.
And if you haven’t already heard, there’s an Alia Music recital on Sunday, August 1 featuring flutist Kerrith Livengood, cellist Simon Cummings, and pianist Matthew Gillespie. Sorry I didn’t get around to posting this on the calendar, but consider yourself fully informed.
Composer Ned McGowan sat down with Pittsburgh New Music Net to talk about his new commission for the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble.
PNME premieres McGowan’s new commission on Friday, July 30 & Saturday, July 31 at City Theatre (1300 Bingham, the South Side). Both concerts start at 8PM. Complete details are at www.pnme.org.
L-R: Kevin Noe, Lindsey J. Goodman, Nathalie Shaw, Norbert Lewandowski, Conor Hanick
On July 14 I had the very enjoyable opportunity to talk with several outstanding musicians of the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble. We covered a lot of ground, including their vision for the venerable Pittsburgh ensemble, the challenges of the summer schedule, harsh financial realities the organization faces, the nature of multimedia performance, and the occasional bits of fun they are able to squeeze in during their few available breaks. It probably comes as no surprise that these artists, so obviously thoughtful and energetic when it comes to their performance, are just as thoughtful and energetic when it comes to discussing their art.
I’ve split the video up into two segments to appease the YouTube gods. A small caveat that during the first few minutes of Part I there were some unwanted bleeps and bloops from the second camera as we were adjusting settings, so apologies. It goes away pretty quickly and the content was too good for me to cut it out. I’d attribute the problems to blogging on a shoestring budget, but that would imply the existence of a budget, so, ya know… In any case, I’m sure you will enjoy hearing what your PNME musicians have to say about the amazing music they bring to our city.
PNME’s summer season continues through the end of July, so check it out. And remember that “first limers” get in free!
Part I: Musical Challenges, A Typical Day, Hopes for the Future
Part II: Financial Challenges, Multimedia, Having Fun
… is here. Check it.
Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble kicks off its summer season tonight with music by Joan Tower, Ted Hearne, Aaron Kernis, David Lang, and Thomas Albert. It’s the start of a great month of new music here in the Burgh. And don’t forget to check out the excellent season previews in the Post-Gazette and Tribune Review. Andy Druckenbrod focuses mostly on programming content, while Mark Kanny highlights the financial difficulties PNME (like all small arts organizations) is facing. They’re both worthwhile reads to be sure.