Prizing the Pulitzer: Music From Copland House July 22, 2011

Music From Copland House: Derek Bermel, clarinet; Nicholas Kitchen, violin; Michael Boriskin, piano. Guest Artists: Soprano to be announced; Joshua Roman, cello; Michael Barrett, piano

Significant, controversial, prestigious, irrelevant... You decide. The Pulitzer Prize for Music has been recognizing important contributions to American music since the 1940’s but not without controversy. Music from Copland House brings two wonderfully crafted programs (see July 31) of works by composers who won the prize and by overlooked finalists. Razor-sharp performances and fascinating panel discussions allow us to get to the bottom of all of the fuss.

Program: Leonard Bernstein: Songs; John Cage: Living Room Music; Paul Moravec: Ariel’ from Tempest Fantasy; David Del Tredici: 'Acrostic Song’ from Final Alice; John Musto: selections from Dove Sta Amore; William Bolcom: selections from 12 New Etudes; Jennifer Higdon: Dash for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano; Bright Sheng: Four Movements for Piano Trio.

Post-concert panel discussion with refreshments.

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