The renowned pianist brings his America 250 program to Duke University’s Baldwin Auditorium for an afternoon celebrating the depth and diversity of American classical music as part of Duke Arts Presents’ new season. His program explores the many voices that have shaped American music, featuring works by Florence Price, George Walker, Nathaniel Dett, Judd Greenstein […]
With harmonies so rich they often sound like a full choir, Kings Return has quickly become one of the most exciting vocal groups in contemporary a cappella. This Dallas-based quartet blends R&B, gospel, jazz and classical traditions into a sound that is both smooth and deeply expressive. Comprised of tenor Vaughn Faison, bass Gabe Kunda, […]
“In short: it’s not ‘Mozart as usual.’” The renowned Escher Quartet joins pianist David Fung, fresh off an all-Mozart recording, for music by Mozart and Schumann. The Escher Quartet brings an airy radiance to the stage. “As an ensemble, they glow” (New York Classical Review), shaping luminous melodic lines with the careful attention to bowing, […]
Artistry meets invention with the Sphinx Virtuosi. One of the most talked-about classical ensembles working today, the self-conducted Sphinx players serve up “immeasurable power, unwavering command, and soulful beauty” (The Washington Post) while offering a fresh, unique approach to programming. The America250 concert combines many inspirations of the American melting pot with “classically-framed infusions” of […]
What happens when the Romantic piano tradition is placed alongside voices that expanded and challenged it? In this wide-ranging recital, acclaimed pianist Jeremy Denk brings together music by Clara Schumann, Amy Beach, Louise Farrenc and contemporary composers including Tania León and Missy Mazzoli. The program culminates with Brahms’ "Four Piano Pieces, Op. 119" and Robert […]
Few works capture the spirit of American music like Aaron Copland’s "Appalachian Spring." Ciompi Quartet presents the suite in its original chamber scoring for 13 instruments, revealing the clarity and intimacy of Copland’s music. The program also includes Stephen Jaffe’s "Inscriptions" for flute, bassoon and strings, alongside Osvaldo Golijov’s "Last Round," a powerful string work […]
“A quartet to watch,” the Quatuor Van Kuijk is a relative newcomer to the American music scene but is turning heads in a crowded field. “Style, energy and a sense of risk. These four young Frenchmen made the music smile” (The Guardian). Van Kuijks combine an international bouquet of flavors, starting with one of Mozart’s […]
He is one of the most sought-after clarinet soloists. In a list of the world’s top ten, Odiseimusic wrote, “ represents the excellence of the American school filtered through an exquisite sensitivity to chamber music.” Anthony McGill rose quickly as a “superstar clarinetist” (The Arts Fuse), becoming principal of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra at 25 […]
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