Pre-Valentine's Day Concert - MON FEB 9 @ 7 PM
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Pierrot Serenade
Vocal and Instrumental Works New to New York
Monday, February 9 @ 7 PM
Christ & St. Stephen's Church
120 West 69th Street (bet Bway and Columbus)
New York, NY 10023
FREE ADMISSION
Anna Elder, soprano
Max Lifchitz, conductor
The North/South Consonance Ensemble
music by
Robert Carl, Rocco Di Peitro, Max Lifchitz, & Thacher Schreiber
http://www.northsouthmusic.org
ABOUT THE COMPOSERS AND THEIR MUSIC
Active since 1980, North/South Consonance, Inc. is devoted to the promotion of music by composers from the Americas and the world. Its activities are made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; as well as grants from the Music Performance Fund, the Zethus Fund, the BMI Foundation and the generosity of numerous individual donors.
For further programming information please visit the North/South Consonance website @ https://www.northsouthmusic.org/
Vocal and Instrumental Works New to New York
Monday, February 9 @ 7 PM
Christ & St. Stephen's Church
120 West 69th Street (bet Bway and Columbus)
New York, NY 10023
FREE ADMISSION
Anna Elder, soprano
Max Lifchitz, conductor
The North/South Consonance Ensemble
music by
Robert Carl, Rocco Di Peitro, Max Lifchitz, & Thacher Schreiber
http://www.northsouthmusic.org
North/South Consonance, Inc. is continuing its 46th consecutive series of free-admission concerts on Monday evening, February 9.
The event will showcase four recent works by American composers for a "Pierrot ensemble," which includes flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano. Special guest soprano Anna Elder will join the group for one of the pieces on the program, inspired by the writings of James Joyce.
The concert will begin at 7:00 PM and is expected to conclude around 8:30 PM.
It will take place at the welcoming and acoustically superior Christ & St. Stephen's Church, located at 129 West 69th Street, New York, NY.
No tickets or reservations are required; admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The event will showcase four recent works by American composers for a "Pierrot ensemble," which includes flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano. Special guest soprano Anna Elder will join the group for one of the pieces on the program, inspired by the writings of James Joyce.
The concert will begin at 7:00 PM and is expected to conclude around 8:30 PM.
It will take place at the welcoming and acoustically superior Christ & St. Stephen's Church, located at 129 West 69th Street, New York, NY.
No tickets or reservations are required; admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.
ABOUT THE COMPOSERS AND THEIR MUSIC
Robert Carl composes music that aims to create a sense of spaciousness, inviting listeners to explore new possibilities of perception and openness. A graduate of Yale University and the University of Chicago, Carl has received awards from several organizations, including the American Academy of Arts and Letters, Chamber Music America, and the National Endowment for the Arts. His Sentient Serenade was inspired by the sounds of various animals in nature. In three sections performed without pause, the first section reflects a dawn chorus of birds, while the second section imitates the sounds of frogs. The piece concludes with an incantation of cicadas. The composer notes that he sees this work carries an elegiac quality, as he has observed a decline in morning bird songs over the course of his life. Although he hopes this trend will not continue, he fears that this small work may serve as a memorial for something we, as a species, are losing.
Rocco Di Peitro is an active composer and writer. Originally from Buffalo, NY, his mentors included Lukas Foss and Bruno Maderna. For ten years, he worked in various prisons, from Attica to San Quentin, gathering life stories that served as inspiration for his book, "The Normal Exception: Life Stories from Prison." His most recent book is titled “Yours in Beethoven: A Memoir in Music with Julius Eastman.” In the preface to his work, Di Peitro mentions that each of the eight movements of his piece, Pierrot Serrata, represents different imaginary clown friends who join him for an imaginary evening of joyful music-making. The clowns include: Pierrot, Columbina, Ronald, Ubu Roi, Doink Pulcinella, Joker Arlecchino, Krusty Scaramouche, and Saltembanque.
Max Lifchitz is the founder and director of the North/South Chamber Orchestra. The San Francisco Chronicle described him as "a stunning, ultra-sensitive pianist" while The New York Times praised Mr. Lifchitz for his clean, measured and sensitive performances.” The American Record Guide remarked “Mr. Lifchitz is as good on the podium as he is behind the piano.” His compositions and performances are available on most streaming platforms. Lifchitz's piece, Eulogy for Tyre, seeks to express the anger and frustration surrounding the untimely and tragic death of Tyre Nichols on January 27, 2023. Additionally, the composer hopes the music serves as a heartfelt plea for social justice and racial equality.
Thacher Schreiber is an emerging composer based in Los Angeles, where he studies with Richard Danielpour at the Herb Alpert School of Music. Also an active oboist, he has appeared as a soloist with the Palisades Symphony and the CSUN Symphony. Inspired by the writings of James Joyce, Schreiber's four movement song cycle Chamber Music personifies love as a wandering musician, blending pastoral elements with ethereal suggestions.
Rocco Di Peitro is an active composer and writer. Originally from Buffalo, NY, his mentors included Lukas Foss and Bruno Maderna. For ten years, he worked in various prisons, from Attica to San Quentin, gathering life stories that served as inspiration for his book, "The Normal Exception: Life Stories from Prison." His most recent book is titled “Yours in Beethoven: A Memoir in Music with Julius Eastman.” In the preface to his work, Di Peitro mentions that each of the eight movements of his piece, Pierrot Serrata, represents different imaginary clown friends who join him for an imaginary evening of joyful music-making. The clowns include: Pierrot, Columbina, Ronald, Ubu Roi, Doink Pulcinella, Joker Arlecchino, Krusty Scaramouche, and Saltembanque.
Max Lifchitz is the founder and director of the North/South Chamber Orchestra. The San Francisco Chronicle described him as "a stunning, ultra-sensitive pianist" while The New York Times praised Mr. Lifchitz for his clean, measured and sensitive performances.” The American Record Guide remarked “Mr. Lifchitz is as good on the podium as he is behind the piano.” His compositions and performances are available on most streaming platforms. Lifchitz's piece, Eulogy for Tyre, seeks to express the anger and frustration surrounding the untimely and tragic death of Tyre Nichols on January 27, 2023. Additionally, the composer hopes the music serves as a heartfelt plea for social justice and racial equality.
Thacher Schreiber is an emerging composer based in Los Angeles, where he studies with Richard Danielpour at the Herb Alpert School of Music. Also an active oboist, he has appeared as a soloist with the Palisades Symphony and the CSUN Symphony. Inspired by the writings of James Joyce, Schreiber's four movement song cycle Chamber Music personifies love as a wandering musician, blending pastoral elements with ethereal suggestions.
MEET THE PERFORMERS
Soprano Anna Elder's voice has been described by The New York Times as “ethereal” and “a voice that has blues, reds, and purples in it.” Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, and currently based in Brooklyn, NY, Anna specializes in interpreting and performing contemporary classical music that pushes the boundaries of traditional vocal performance and virtuosity. Ms. Elder describes herself as a full-service musician, often pushing the limits of the human voice, and enjoys composing, improvising, and commissioning new music. Anna can be heard and seen anywhere from a basement to a concert hall.
Flutist Lisa Hansen’s critically acclaimed EMI/Angel recording of Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto Pastoral with the London Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has been broadcast worldwide. The New York Times described her playing as “irresistibly lyrical” while Fanfare proclaimed: "One might well prefer Hansen to Galway.” She has performed and recorded with North/South Consonance since 1988 and is the featured soloist in several North/South Recordings.
Clarinetist Megan Shumate Beaumont is a much sought-after orchestra and chamber music participant. She has performed with the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra, Hudson Valley Philharmonic, Albany Symphony, and joined the Wicked Orchestra on Broadway as a regular member in October 2022. She earned a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from Stony Brook University after training at Indiana University and Florida State University.
Violinist Dylan Hamme was featured on NBC’s Today Show, performing with violinist Joshua Bell. Currently completing his graduate studies at The Juilliard School, Dylan has been a featured artist on many recital series such as the IVC Gold Winners’ Concert in NYC, Montclair Music Club’s Annual Young Artist Concert (NJ), and the Music for the Soul livestream concert series honoring NYC’s Healthcare heroes and Women’s History Month. He also performed at the Colorado College Summer Festival and in Europe at the AIMS and Schleswig-Holstein Festivals.
Cellist Laura Masferrer trained at the Liceu Conservatory in her native Barcelona, Spain. A versatile musician, she has performed at first-rate venues and internationally broadcasted festivals throughout Europe, and Asia. Now based in new York, Ms. Masferrer is a much sought after free-lancer performing with new music ensembles as well as with on and off broadway orchestras.
Pianist Huizi Zhang is recognized for her wide-ranging repertoire and adventurous programming spanning more than three centuries. She has appeared as a soloist at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing Concert Hall, Esplanade Performing Art Center in Singapore, National Sawdust, and Carnegie Hall. Zhang has been invited to music festivals as a soloist, collaborative pianist, and instructor, including Amalfi Coast Music and Arts Festival, Florida International Piano Festival, New Music on the Point, Beijing Modern Music Festival, and Prague Piano Festival. Zhang holds advanced degrees in performance from Florida State University and the University of Michigan.
Flutist Lisa Hansen’s critically acclaimed EMI/Angel recording of Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto Pastoral with the London Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has been broadcast worldwide. The New York Times described her playing as “irresistibly lyrical” while Fanfare proclaimed: "One might well prefer Hansen to Galway.” She has performed and recorded with North/South Consonance since 1988 and is the featured soloist in several North/South Recordings.
Clarinetist Megan Shumate Beaumont is a much sought-after orchestra and chamber music participant. She has performed with the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra, Hudson Valley Philharmonic, Albany Symphony, and joined the Wicked Orchestra on Broadway as a regular member in October 2022. She earned a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from Stony Brook University after training at Indiana University and Florida State University.
Violinist Dylan Hamme was featured on NBC’s Today Show, performing with violinist Joshua Bell. Currently completing his graduate studies at The Juilliard School, Dylan has been a featured artist on many recital series such as the IVC Gold Winners’ Concert in NYC, Montclair Music Club’s Annual Young Artist Concert (NJ), and the Music for the Soul livestream concert series honoring NYC’s Healthcare heroes and Women’s History Month. He also performed at the Colorado College Summer Festival and in Europe at the AIMS and Schleswig-Holstein Festivals.
Cellist Laura Masferrer trained at the Liceu Conservatory in her native Barcelona, Spain. A versatile musician, she has performed at first-rate venues and internationally broadcasted festivals throughout Europe, and Asia. Now based in new York, Ms. Masferrer is a much sought after free-lancer performing with new music ensembles as well as with on and off broadway orchestras.
Pianist Huizi Zhang is recognized for her wide-ranging repertoire and adventurous programming spanning more than three centuries. She has appeared as a soloist at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing Concert Hall, Esplanade Performing Art Center in Singapore, National Sawdust, and Carnegie Hall. Zhang has been invited to music festivals as a soloist, collaborative pianist, and instructor, including Amalfi Coast Music and Arts Festival, Florida International Piano Festival, New Music on the Point, Beijing Modern Music Festival, and Prague Piano Festival. Zhang holds advanced degrees in performance from Florida State University and the University of Michigan.
Active since 1980, North/South Consonance, Inc. is devoted to the promotion of music by composers from the Americas and the world. Its activities are made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; as well as grants from the Music Performance Fund, the Zethus Fund, the BMI Foundation and the generosity of numerous individual donors.
For further programming information please visit the North/South Consonance website @ https://www.northsouthmusic.org/
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Pierrot Serenade
Vocal and Instrumental Works New to New York
Monday, February 9 @ 7 PM
Christ & St. Stephen's Church
120 West 69th Street (bet Bway and Columbus)
New York, NY 10023
FREE ADMISSION
Anna Elder, soprano
Vocal and Instrumental Works New to New York
Monday, February 9 @ 7 PM
Christ & St. Stephen's Church
120 West 69th Street (bet Bway and Columbus)
New York, NY 10023
FREE ADMISSION
Anna Elder, soprano
Max Lifchitz, conductor
The North/South Consonance Ensemble
The North/South Consonance Ensemble
PROGRAM
ROBERT CARL Sentient Serenade
ROCCO DI PIETRO Pierrot Serrata
MAX LIFCHITZ Eulogy for Tyre
THACHER SCHREIBER Chamber Music
For further programming information, please visit the North/South Consonance website @ https://www.northsouthmusic.org/
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