Join us for an evening of exceptional saxophone performance by Brian Kachur, a Doctor of Musical Arts student under the guidance of Taimur Sullivan. This recital is set to take place on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT in the McClintock Choral and Recital Room, located within the prestigious Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts. 

Brian will be accompanied by Nathan Canfield on piano and harpsichord, presenting a captivating program that includes Luciano Berio's Sequenza VIIb, Giacinto Scelsi's Tre pezzi, Ida Gotkovsky's Brilliance, Roger Boutry's Divertimento, and François Couperin's Pièces en concert arranged by Paul Bazelaire, concluding with Steven Banks' Come As You Are. 

This event is free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to experience the talents of emerging artists within the Northwestern Bienen School of Music community. No tickets are required for attendance, and those unable to join in person can enjoy the live stream of the performance. 

Don't miss this showcase of musical brilliance in an intimate setting at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. For more details, visit our website or contact the Bienen School of Music.

Brian Kachur, saxophone

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

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New Beginnings

Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music with the Owls quartet at Caramoor on July 11, 2024, in Katonah, NY. This dynamic new quartet, featuring violinist Alexi Kenney, violist Ayane Kozasa, cellist Gabriel Cabezas, and cellist-composer Paul Wiancko, promises to deliver a performance that defies expectations and transcends traditional labels. Described by The New York Times as a "dream group," the Owls will enchant you with their original compositions and arrangements spanning from the 1600s to the present day. Their unique instrumentation and innovative sounds guarantee a concert experience that is both unparalleled and unforgettable.

The evening's program includes an eclectic mix of works by Chick Corea, Paul Wiancko, Franghiz Ali-Zadeh, François Couperin, and more, showcasing the quartet's versatility and commitment to exploring new sonic landscapes. The concert will take place in the New Music Spanish Courtyard at 7:00pm, offering a perfect setting for the Owls' lively and deeply personal performances.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the Owls quartet, a group that continues to impress audiences and critics alike with their boundless energy and creative spirit. Secure your tickets now for a night of exceptional music at Caramoor.

Owls

The Rosen House at Caramoor

We are delighted to welcome the quartet collective Owls for their Tippet Rise debut. Each an artistic force in their own right, violinist Alexi Kenney, violist Ayane Kozasa, cellist Gabriel Cabezas, and cellist-composer Paul Wiancko share an uncommonly fierce creative spirit which drives the quartet to challenge the way meaningful concert experiences are conceived. Their performance begins with Wiancko’s Vox Petra, followed by the Baroque-period work – Les Barricades Mystérieuses (The Mysterious Barricades – by François Couperin, and a contemporary string quartet, Good Medicine, by Terry Riley. Tippet Rise’s artistic advisor and pianist Pedja Mužijević will join members of the quartet for Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E-flat Major.

Owls, Pedja Mužijević, piano

Tippet Rise Art Center

Flutist and program curator Catherine Gregory, percussionist Ian Rosenbaum, and soprano Ariadne Greif, explore the relationship of sound, breath, and life through a collection of newly written miniatures by a diverse array of composers. The human voice and percussion join the flute to fashion a trio of the world’s oldest instruments in this theatrically conceived program, Just Breath(e).

Works by Timo Andres, Clarice Assad, Kinan Azmeh, Juhi Bansal, Viet Cuong, Ellis Ludwig-Leone, Diane Monroe and Matthew Evan Taylor are intertwined with specially arranged works by Raven Chacon, Chris Cerrone, and Kevin Puts that play on the same theme.

Music Hike II: Just Breath(E)

Moab Wilderness

Travel through three centuries of French music with organist and composer Jean-Baptiste Robin for a concert that will splendour on the Grand Orgue Pierre-Béique.

François Couperin

Events

May 14, 2024

Brian Kachur, saxophone · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Jun 2, 2024

New Beginnings · Sarasota Orchestra

Jul 11, 2024

Owls · Caramoor

Aug 24, 2024

Owls, Pedja Mužijević, piano · Tippet Rise Art Center

Sep 1, 2024

Music Hike II: Just Breath(E) · Moab Music Festival

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