Name: Cornell Concert Series presents: Jonathan Biss
Start: 2025-02-21T19:30:00
Location: Cornell University

Cornell University is set to dazzle music enthusiasts with its upcoming Cornell Concert Series, an eclectic blend of traditional rhythms, contemporary innovation, and cross-cultural harmonies. The series promises an invigorating lineup, featuring the heart-thumping beats of Yamato The Drummers of Japan, the impeccable technique of pianist Jonathan Biss, the genre-defying sounds of Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, the griot-inspired melodies of Sona Jobarteh, and the vocal virtuosity of Roomful of Teeth. Each performance offers a unique musical journey, celebrating the richness of global sounds and the boundless potential of artistic expression.

Cornell Concert Series: A Symphony of Global Beats and Virtuosity

The Cornell Concert Series promises a season of music that is as diverse as it is captivating. From the pulsating rhythms of Yamato, the Drummers of Japan, to the intricate piano performances by Jonathan Biss, and Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah's innovative 'Stretch Music', the series offers a rich tapestry of sound. Joining the lineup are Sona Jobarteh, preserving West African traditions, and Roomful of Teeth, redefining vocal music's boundaries. These events celebrate musical innovation while honoring deep-rooted traditions, offering audiences an unforgettable experience.

Cornell Concert Series: A Musical Journey Across Cultures and Styles

Jonathan Biss

Cornell University Department of Music

Praised as “a superb pianist and also an eloquent and insightful music writer” ( The Boston Globe) with “impeccable taste and a formidable technique” (The New Yorker), Biss has appeared internationally as a soloist with the Los Angeles and New York Philharmonics, the Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco Symphonies, and the Cleveland and Philadelphia Orchestras, as well as the London Philharmonic, the Royal Concertgebouw, the Philharmonia, and Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, among many other ensembles. Biss is a teacher, musical thinker, and performer whose repertoire ranges from the core canon to contemporary commissions. Here at Cornell, he will be performing works by Franz Schubert and Tyshawn Sorey.

Cornell Concert Series presents: Jonathan Biss

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