Miró Quartet with Colin Currie
One of America's highest-profile chamber groups, the Miró Quartet is brilliantly paired with classical percussionist Colin Currie, known for his versatility and dramatic intensity, in an evening of both experimentation and standard repertory.
- Thu., Mar. 31, 2011, 7:30 PM
- Terrace Theater
- Approx. 95 minutes
- $32.00
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About
What do you get when you combine five award-winning, critically acclaimed musicians and a program of contemporary and classic works? One unforgettable evening of music.
Hailed by the New York Times as possessing "explosive vigor and technical finesse," the colorful and dynamic Miró Quartet, one of America's highest-profile chamber groups enjoys its place at the top of the international chamber music scene. The quartet captivates audiences and critics around the world with its startling intensity and fresh perspective.
British percussionist Colin Currie has established a unique reputation for his charismatic and virtuosic performances. Regularly commissioning and recording new works, he has made an inspirational contribution to the percussion repertoire and has emerged as one of today's most innovative and compelling artists.
Hailed by the New York Times as possessing "explosive vigor and technical finesse," the colorful and dynamic Miró Quartet, one of America's highest-profile chamber groups enjoys its place at the top of the international chamber music scene. The quartet captivates audiences and critics around the world with its startling intensity and fresh perspective.
British percussionist Colin Currie has established a unique reputation for his charismatic and virtuosic performances. Regularly commissioning and recording new works, he has made an inspirational contribution to the percussion repertoire and has emerged as one of today's most innovative and compelling artists.
Program and Notes
- SCHUBERT
- Quartet for Strings No. 12 in C minor, D 703/Op. posth "Quartettsatz"
- REICH
- "Nagoya Marimbas"
- for percussion
- GOEHR
- "Since Brass nor Stone..."
- for string quartet and percussion
- TORKE
- Mohave
- BARBER
- Adagio for Strings
- ANDRIESSEN
- "Woodpecker"
- for percussion
- MARTLAND
- "Starry Night"
- for string quartet and percussion
Artists
Daniel Ching, violin
Chamber Music Across America is made possible through the generosity of the Charles E. Smith Family Foundation.
The Fortas Chamber Music Concerts are supported by generous contributors to the Abe Fortas Memorial Fund and by a major gift to the fund from the late Carolyn E. Agger, widow of Abe Fortas.
All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.
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