Birds of a Feather: Messiaen and his Legacy
Tuesday, May 05, 2009 8:00 pm
The great pianist Gil Kalish, Stony Brook Contemporary Chamber Players and the dynamic Argento Chamber Ensemble join us in celebration of Olivier Messiaen's 100th birthday featuring U.S. premieres of four of his leading protégés, including Pierre Boulez and Allain Gaussin. Kalish will be the featured soloist in Messiaen’s Oiseaux Exotiques. Leading composer Tristan Murail will perform his own concerto for Ondes Martenot and chamber orchestra, Les Courants de L'Espace. A short discussion with the artists and composers will follow the concert.
Program
Olivier Messiaen - Oiseaux Exotiques
Stony Brook Contemporary Chamber Players
Eduardo Leandro, conductor
Gil Kalish, piano
Tristan Murail - Les Courants de l'Espace
for Ondes Martenot and 28 musicians
Argento Chamber Ensemble and
the Stony Brook Contemporary Chamber Players
Tristan Murail, Ondes Martenot
Michel Galante, conductor
Pierre Boulez - Improvisé pour le Dr. K
US premiere
Argento Chamber Ensemble
Michel Galante, conductor
Allain Gaussin - Satori
solo clarinet - Carol McGonnell
US premiere
Gérard Grisey - Manifestations
US premiere
Face the Music
Jennifer Undercofler, conductor
Single tickets: $25 (members $20)
EVENT ABBREVIATIONS:
AGRH = Ann Goodman Recital Hall,
KC = Kaufman Center,
LMS = Lucy Moses School
MCH = Merkin Concert Hall,
SMS = Special Music School,
YAP = Young Artist Program