National Symphony Orchestra chamber ensemble: Oliver Knussen, conductor; Brad Lubman, conductor
Conductors Oliver Knussen and Brad Lubman lead a chamber ensemble of NSO musicians as part of CrossCurrents: Contemporary Music Week. The program includes Knussen's Requiem - Songs for Sue featuring soprano Elizabeth Keusch.
- May 10, 2009 at 7:30 PM
- Terrace Theater
- Approx. 2 hours
- $25.00
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About the Program
"No figure in British contemporary music is more respected than Oliver Knussen… every piece makes its point perfectly and shows Knussen's mastery of his musical language and influences."--The Guardian
Oliver Knussen and Brad Lubman conduct a chamber ensemble of NSO musicians. The program features British composer Knussen's Requiem--Songs for Sue with soprano Elizabeth Keusch, as well as Mark-Anthony Turnage's Dark Crossing, Sean Shepherd's Metamorphoses, Augusta Read Thomas's Carillon Sky, and Julian Anderson's Alhambra Fantasy. Part of CrossCurrents: Contemporary Music Week.
Program:
| TURNAGE - Dark Crossing | |
| KNUSSEN - Requiem - Songs for Sue | |
| SHEPHERD - Metamorphoses | |
| THOMAS - Carillon Sky | |
| ANDERSON - Alhambra Fantasy |
All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.
Group of 20 or more? Group Sales offers special terms and discounts for most performances.
Additional Resources
About the Kennedy Center Fortas Chamber Music Concerts Series
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