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Pierre-Laurent Aimard, “a brilliant musician and an extraordinary visionary” (The Wall Street Journal), presents an enthralling exploration of the keyboard fantasy. Anchored by four of Mozart’s kaleidoscopic fantasies, Aimard’s program spans the glittering intricacies of Dutch Baroque master Sweelinck, Beethoven’s mercurial Op. 77 and Benjamin’s 1985 Fantasy on Iambic Rhythm.

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Pierre-Laurent Aimard

Symphony Center

Themes of nostalgia, childhood, and the passage of time abound in this whimsical concert, which concludes with Ravel’s enchanting ballet score, transporting us to the forest where Tom Thumb's trail of crumbs falls victim to various songbirds, amidst a sweetly innocent love scene between Beauty and the Beast, and concludes with an ecstatic celebration of nature in "The Enchanted Garden."

Ravel's Mother Goose

Severance Music Center

Experience an unforgettable evening of innovative and captivating classical music with Camerata Pacifica in their highly-anticipated January Concert of 2024. This event will showcase the talents of world-renowned composers and award-winning soloists.

First on is "Shadowline" by Sir George Benjamin, a contemporary composer known for his evocative and dynamic compositions. This will be followed by a brand new work by the talented Niloufar Nourbakhsh, whose music has been praised for its rich and emotive quality.

Joining the Camerata Pacifica ensemble will be an exceptional lineup of soloists, each a master of their respective instrument. Pianist and harpsichordist Gilles Vonsattel, violinist YuEun Kim, cellist Ani Aznavoorian, percussionist Ji Hye Jung, clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester, and soprano Cristina Bakhoum Sanchez will grace the stage with their virtuosity and artistry.

January Concert 2024

Colburn School

The Huntington

Music Academy of the West

The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

Piano soloist Gilles Vonsattel, guest artists, and members of the Grossman Ensemble take the stage under the baton of Stefan Asbury in a riveting performance of works by Oliver Knussen and Sir George Benjamin alongside the CCCC's first performance and Chicago premiere of a composition by founder and director Augusta Read Thomas. As part of the program, poet and novelist Rachel DeWoskin will read her poems "anthrosphere" and "arrhythmia," from her collection "absolute animal."

George Benjamin and Oliver Knussen Tribute Concert

Logan Center

Das Ensemble Modern begeht in diesem Jahr sein vierzigjähriges Bestehen. Beim Musikfest Berlin gestaltet es einen Konzertabend mit zwei Vertrauten: Mit dem Komponisten und Dirigenten George Benjamin, mit dem das Ensemble bereits seit vielen Jahren regelmäßig zusammen arbeitet, und mit Wolfgang Rihm, dessen raum- und zeitgreifende Komposition „Jagden und Formen“ es bereits vor 12 Jahren uraufführte. Damals war „Jagden und Formen“ noch eine überschaubare Partitur, die sich über die Jahre zu einer gigantischen Werklandschaft von einer Stunde Dauer entwickelt hat.

George Benjamin

Composer, Conductor

Events

Feb 25, 2024

Pierre-Laurent Aimard · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

15 - 17 Feb, 2024

Ravel's Mother Goose · The Cleveland Orchestra

14 - 19 Jan, 2024

January Concert 2024 · Camerata Pacifica

Oct 1, 2022

George Benjamin and Oliver Knussen Tribute Concert · UChicago Presents

Mar 9, 2020

Benjamin | Rihm · Musikfest Berlin

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