A Musical Tapestry for the 21st Century
| Susan Riley-Caldini, b.1952 |
Three Dances for Solo Piano (1995, NY premiere) |
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David Robert Johnson, b.1988 |
Rhapsody and Postlude |
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Dave Brubeck, b.1920 |
Blue Rondo a la Turk (1960) | |
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Valerie Capers, b. 1935 |
Bossa Brasilia, Waltz for Miles, Billie’s Song |
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Alison Nowak, b.1948 |
Three Inventions for Piano (2008) |
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Richard Pearson Thomas, b.1957 |
The Star to Every Wandering Bark |
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Francesco Lecce-Chong, b.1987 |
Intermezzo – The Lady |
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Andre Previn, b. 1929 |
Three South American Sketches (1953) |
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Music always draws on previous styles, interweaving new and individual approaches to new music. With two New York premieres, this program represents in an eclectic way the inspiration and creativity of several American contemporary composers. The works are word-inspired, dance-inspired, inspired by musical style, jazz, and more—bringing American music into the 21st century.
—Dan Franklin Smith