Music
[email protected]
(902) 585-1270
This concert features top new music performers in the Province.
Programme:
Derek Charke (Canada) / Raga Saat (2012)
Derek Charke, Jack Chen, Rebekah Hutten, and Ali Smith, flutes
Joan Tower (USA) / Wings (1981)
Tristan DeBorba, alto saxophone
Steve Reich (USA) / Electric Counterpoint (1987)
I. Slow / II. Fast / III. Slow
Jeff Torbert, electric guitar
- Intermission -
Michael Colgrass (Canada) / New People (1969)
Christianne Rushton, mezzo-soprano
Gillian Smith, viola
Jennifer King, piano
Steve Reich (USA) / Double Sextet (2008)
I. Fast / II. Slow / III. Fast
Derek Charke, flute
Tristan DeBorba, alto saxophone
Gillian Smith, violin
Norman Adams, cello
Mark Adam, vibraphone
Jeff Hennessy, piano
ABOUT
The Acadia New Music Society promotes contemporary concert music in the Annapolis Valley. The primary outlet for this is an annual New Music Festival called ‘Shattering the Silence’.
This year we are proud to present Pulitzer Prize winning composer Michael Colgrass as our SOCAN Foundation composer-in-residence, and Quasar Saxophone Quartet as our artists in residence for this five-day festival.
For more information be sure to visit: http://www.shatteringthesilence.ca
[email protected]
(902) 585-1270
This concert features top new music performers in the Province.
Programme:
Derek Charke (Canada) / Raga Saat (2012)
Derek Charke, Jack Chen, Rebekah Hutten, and Ali Smith, flutes
Joan Tower (USA) / Wings (1981)
Tristan DeBorba, alto saxophone
Steve Reich (USA) / Electric Counterpoint (1987)
I. Slow / II. Fast / III. Slow
Jeff Torbert, electric guitar
- Intermission -
Michael Colgrass (Canada) / New People (1969)
Christianne Rushton, mezzo-soprano
Gillian Smith, viola
Jennifer King, piano
Steve Reich (USA) / Double Sextet (2008)
I. Fast / II. Slow / III. Fast
Derek Charke, flute
Tristan DeBorba, alto saxophone
Gillian Smith, violin
Norman Adams, cello
Mark Adam, vibraphone
Jeff Hennessy, piano
ABOUT
The Acadia New Music Society promotes contemporary concert music in the Annapolis Valley. The primary outlet for this is an annual New Music Festival called ‘Shattering the Silence’.
This year we are proud to present Pulitzer Prize winning composer Michael Colgrass as our SOCAN Foundation composer-in-residence, and Quasar Saxophone Quartet as our artists in residence for this five-day festival.
For more information be sure to visit: http://www.shatteringthesilence.ca
Pricing & Tickets
Pricing
$20 adults, $12 students/seniors
Tickets at the door
$20 adults, $12 students/seniors
Tickets at the door
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