November 17, 2010 | 8pm
Interval 4.1: Gabriel Kahane

Songs written, commissioned for and performed by Gabriel Kahane

A set of brand-new, hot-off-the-press songs written expressly for singer/pianist/songwriter/composer Gabriel Kahane to perform. Composers include Timo Andres, Andrew Norman, Yotam Haber, Joseph Hallman, Chris Thile, Shara Worden, Paola Prestini, Brett Banducci, and Ted Hearne. The evening will also include a set of works written by Mr. Kahane himself, including the world premiere of a new work.

These world premiere works were generously commissioned by Linda and Stuart Nelson.

January 13, 2011 | 8pm

Interval 4.2: INSTRUMENTS RE-DEFINED

by Juraj Kojs

In this program, seven composers/performers will introduce their approach to extending, hybridizing and abstracting the principles of instrumental design in a multimodal musical performance. Spencer Topel will present a piece for violin and live electronics. Jorge Variego will perform a composition for clarinet and a joystick controller. Juraj Kojs will manipulate the Slovakian sheep bells with digitally modeled cyberbell structures, and the Zeta cello, novel K-Bow controller and narration will be the focal point for Sarah O’Halloran and Margaret Schedel. Chikashi Miyama’s hands will sculpt musical structures in the air over his non-haptic Peacock instrument, and Paula Matthusen will show her work for live electronic organisms in jars. It all has to be heard to be believed.

March 10, 2011 | 8pm
Interval 4.3: AMPED/ELECTRIFIED by Sugar Vendil

This concert will showcase pre-existing experimental and electro-acoustic works by emerging composers Ryan Manchester, Nina Young, Izzy Ramikssoon and Jay Wadley who are breaking ground with unconventional approaches to classical or concert music. Fashion designer Jonathan Cohen will draw inspiration for his designs and musicians will ‘wear’ the music they perform, becoming a visual component of the concert while creating a unique performance-art experience. Performers include David Veslocki, and JY Lee.