Saturday, January 20th 8PM at Old Cabell Hall ~ FREE
The UVA Department of Music presents a concert in celebration of the life and music of one of America’s most distinguished composers, George Crumb (1929-2022). This free concert will take place on Saturday, January 20th 2024 at 8pm in Old Cabell Hall. An Arts Enhancement Event supported by the Office of the Provost & the Vice Provost for the Arts.
This concert presents three of Crumb’s most significant works for mixed chamber ensemble. The groundbreaking Vox Balaenae – Voice of the Whale – for amplified flute, electric cello, and amplified piano, uses striking instrumental effects to evoke the sounds of whales and seagulls. An Idyll for the Misbegotten places an amplified flute in the middle of three bass drums. And the ever-popular Music for a Summer Evening presents a kaleidoscope of musical sounds produced by two percussionists and two amplified pianos. Adam Carter will also present an excerpt from Crumb’s striking Sonata for solo cello.
UVA faculty Adam Carter, cello; John Mayhood, piano; Shelby Sender, piano; Kelly Sulick, flute and Brandon West, percussion will be joined by guest percussionist Brian Smith.
