Experience the captivating artistry of Ljubinka Kulisic, an acclaimed accordion virtuoso, as she brings to life the innovative compositions of John Cage and John Zorn. The program features three seminal works by Cage: "Dream," originally composed for Merce Cunningham’s choreography, which envelops listeners in its haunting and ethereal atmosphere; "Souvenir," a solo organ piece that showcases Cage’s unique approach to the instrument; and "Cheap Imitation I and II," inspired by Erik Satie’s "Socrate" and notable for its use of the I Ching to create rhythmic patterns. Additionally, the performance includes Zorn’s "Road Runner," a thrilling, cartoon-inspired solo accordion piece that captures the frenetic energy of its namesake through rapid jump cuts and dynamic changes.

Ljubinka Kulisic, born and raised in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has a repertoire that spans from early baroque adaptations to contemporary compositions. Her extensive training includes a Bachelor and Master of Arts in Music Performance from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland in Lugano. Kulisic has performed across Europe, Canada, and the United States, participating in prestigious festivals and collaborating with renowned musicians. Her interpretations of works by Cage, Zorn, and others have been lauded as extraordinary and virtuosic by major publications. With a deep commitment to music education, Kulisic has also shared her expertise as a teaching assistant at the University of Toronto, guiding graduate students in contemporary music literature and techniques.

Performance: Ljubinka Kulisic

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center

Gabriella Smith’s music has been performed by many leading orchestras around the world. She’s also a committed environmentalist. During this evening of music and conversation, Gabriella and host Gabriel Kahane will explore the concept of nature music, the relationship between art and political practice, and the importance of climate activism and ecosystem restoration.

Open Music with Gabriella Smith

Alberta Rose Theatre of Portland

This nicely varied program features works from four choreographers performed to music of diverse styles and periods. The Concert, Jerome Robbins’s impishly funny sendup of the supposedly staid behavior of classical concertgoers, finds unexpected humor in its score of selected Chopin piano works. The program also includes Balanchine’s Ballo della Regina, performed to Verdi ballet music, which features bravura choreography that challenges even the most technically assured dancers; Peter Martins’ endlessly dynamic Hallelujah Junction, danced to a score for two pianos by the esteemed contemporary composer John Adams; and In a Landscape, a pas de deux to music by the modernist composer John Cage created by Albert Evans, a beloved longtime principal dancer with the Company who passed away in 2015.

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Classic NYCB

Lincoln Center

The Taproot New Music Festival will take place on the campus of the University of California, Davis, during the week of February 5, 2024, and will culminate in performances at the end of that week (February 8–11, 2024). Eight composers have been chosen to participate in the festival: they’ll have new pieces performed, and will participate in seminars and workshops facilitated by the visiting artists and UC Davis composition faculty. The festival will feature Splinter Reeds as a visiting ensemble. UC Davis’s own Empyrean Ensemble will also join the festival line-up.

Taproot New Music Festival OPENING CONCERT

Ann E. Pitzer Center

Cory Fica DMA Percussion Recital

University of Miami

The addition of a second viola lifts the string quartet into a symphonic stratosphere, as we shall hear with Mendelssohn’s impassioned Second Quintet, Op. 87, and Dvorak’s sublime Third Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 97. Between these two blockbusters, the piano offers an amuse-bouche with selections from Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano by the arch-iconoclast John Cage. Bid midwinter doldrums adieu with this infusion of daring and delight.

Viva Viola

St Gabriel's Church

Join us for an enchanting evening of chamber music that celebrates the beauty of nature, "Up Close with Living Lands & Waters," presented by the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO). This special event takes place on January 20th at 7:30 pm CST at the Figge Art Museum, located at 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA.

The concert opens with the light and airy melodies of Franz Joseph Haydn's String Quartet Op. 64 No 5, known as the Lark Quartet, setting the stage for a night of musical exploration. The program continues with John Luther Adams' "Dream of the Canyon Wren," a piece for string quartet that captures the awe-inspiring beauty of nature's landscapes. Claude Debussy's "L’isle Joyeuse" (Island of Joy) transports the audience to a magical island, followed by the innovative sounds of John Cage's prepared piano piece "And the Earth Shall Bear Again." Angel Lam's "Secrets and Ice Garden" adds to the evening's allure, leading up to the finale with Franz Schubert's beloved "Trout Quintet," a piece that weaves a narrative resonating with the serene and joyful spirit of the natural world.

The concert features talented musicians including Emily Nash & Sabrina Tabby on violin, Bruno Vaz da Silva on viola, Hannah Holman on cello, Kit Polen on bass, and Marian Lee on piano. This event is presented in partnership with Living Lands & Waters and is part of a series sponsored by Susan Quail.

Don't miss this exquisite celebration of nature through the medium of chamber music. Purchase your tickets now and experience the magic of "Up Close with Living Lands & Waters" at the Figge Art Museum.

Up Close with Living Lands & Waters

Figge Art Museum

Join us for compositions highlighting both classic works as well as originals by the members and director of the ensemble!

School of Jazz Percussion Ensemble Concert

Arnhold Hall

Hung-Yu Lin, cello: Second Year Master's Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Carnegie Mellon Percussion Ensemble

Carnegie Mellon University

Joshua Arkangel (M.M. '23) presents a contemporary classical music recital.

Student Recital: Joshua Arkangel, Contemporary Classical Music

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Players from Royal Northern Sinfonia and the orchestra’s Principal Conductor Dinis Sousa.

John Cage

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Once upon a time · Royal Northern Sinfonia

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Performance: Ljubinka Kulisic · Black Mountain College Museum Arts Center

Jun 5, 2024

Open Music with Gabriella Smith · Oregon Symphony

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