This program features music that is at once modern, elegant, and beautiful. New Century Chamber Orchestra's 2009-2010 Featured Composer William Bolcom is one of American’s most dynamic, prolific musical geniuses whose huge and varied oeuvre defies categorization. Bolcom is deeply rooted in the American tradition of rags and ragtime, but his voice includes a variety of influences from the rich traditions of the 20th century. Richard Strauss’ heart-wrenching and elegiac Metamorphosen, a modern string orchestra masterpiece, powerfully demonstrates music’s ability to capture a moment in time – in this case, the bombing of the Munich opera house.
- Venue: First Congregational Church - Berkeley
- Date: Thu November 19, 2009 8:00pm
- City: Berkeley
- Price Range: $32-$54
- Tickets: 415-357-1111
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Program
William Bolcom
Serenata Notturna for Oboe & Strings
William Bolcom
Three Rags for Strings
Richard Strauss
Metamorphosen for 23 solo strings
Performers
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg
Music Director
William Bolcom
Featured Composer
Laura Griffiths
Soloist
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Artist Spotlights
November 17, 2009
William Bolcom has always made his own way. Throughout his career, which has produced symphonies, operas, chamber pieces, and piano and vocal works, the Seattle-born, Michigan-based composer has often rejected the prevailing notions of what “serious” music should include.
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