Moon and Myth
WORKS BY SUSAN BOTTI & PREMIERE OF MANGETSU
Location
Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall : PAHB
Date & Time
April 28, 2016, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Description
The UMBC Music Department presents Moon and Myth, a concert of contemporary vocal chamber music by composer/soprano, Susan Botti. Renowned musicians Airi Yoshioka (violin), James Wilson (cello), and Carsten Schmidt (piano) join Botti in 2 works from her Gates of Silence, featuring the poetry of Linda Gregerson (special UMBC guest in residence). A world premiere of a new work for voice and violin commissioned by Yoshioka/UMBC will also be on the program. Among Botti’s awards are a Guggenheim, and The Rome Prize; and her commissions include works for The New York Philharmonic, The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and The Cleveland Orchestra.
Performers: Susan Botti, soprano; Airi Yoshioka, violin; James Wilson, cello; Carsten Schmidt, piano
Repertoire: Mangetsu for soprano and violin; The Journey Without Her for piano trio; Dido Refuses to Speak for soprano and piano trio
Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 seniors, $5 students, FREE for UMBC Music majors and Music faculty/staff. Tickets available at the box office (PAHB 238 – cash or check only) or online via MissionTix.com.