About the Artists Suphala is one of the most versatile young tabla artists making music today. Raised in the U.S. by Indian parents, Suphala began learning western classical music on the piano at age four, performing at age five, and as a teenager transferred her passion to one of the world’s most complex percussion instruments: …
Three Generations: Bryce Dessner and Nico Muhly Zankel Hall Seating Chart (PDF) Bryce Dessner and Nico Muhly are leading voices of a new generation of young, eclectic, and absolutely fearless composers. NPR described Dessner’s music as “gorgeous and full-hearted,” while The Washington Post called Muhly “a composer who has everything.” Dessner's and Muhly’s music is …
A concert featuring Beethoven, Strauss and a brand new work, Forest for four horns and orchestra by the British composer Tansy Davies.
About the Show National Sawdust is delighted to honor advisory board member Philip Glass during his 80th year. During 2017’s Spring Season, we will celebrate his groundbreaking oeuvre by showcasing solo and collaborative works, including his rarely performed MADRIGAL OPERA, directed by NS Artist in Residence, R. B. Schlather. Written in 1980 and commissioned by …
Lehman Graduate Yumi Suehiro presents a solo concert of brand new works, composed for her. Program Andrew Conklin / Hanging Mobiles (2014) Acrobats (2017) *world premiere Jan Feddersen / piano and e-bows (2011) Martin Loridan / Cinq Figures errantes (2017) *world premiere Jean-Patrick Besingrand / Mizuchi (2016) *world premiere Matt Sargent / Going, gone (2016) *NY …
About the Show Very Young Composers aims to unlock and empower the natural artistry, musicianship, and creativity inherent in virtually all children, regardless of economic circumstance, race, gender, or nationality. Goals are to build personal confidence and leadership; to cultivate deep understanding of music; and to inspire tomorrow’s composers to bring the music of the …
New works composed by Frank Picarazzi, Paul Lee, Dana Richardson, Jason Baker. Paul Lee has taught at Lehman College and will perform his new work for violin and vibraphone!
A concert featuring works by Beethoven and Strauss, and a brand new work, Forest for four horns and orchestra by the British composer Tansy Davies.
Bridging the Gap IV Panel discussion at 7PM, followed by concert Music by and conversation with composers from the Yale School of Music: William Gardiner, Paul Kerekes, David Lang, Hannah Lash, Daniel Schlosberg, and Christopher Theofanidis Moderated by Robert Sirota About the Series Bridging the Gap, created by National Sawdust Curator Robert Sirota, is a series …
*Featuring a pre-concert talk with John Luther Adams* Program will feature John Luther Adams’ Among Red Mountains for solo piano; Nunataks for solo piano; Red Arc/Blue Veil for piano and percussion; and Four Thousand Holes for piano, percussion, and electronics.
