Richard Wernick 75th Birthday Concert October 19, 2008

Program: "Duo for Cello and Piano
Scott Kluksdahl, violincello
Noreen Polera, piano
String Quartet No. 6
Daedalus Quartet
Composer interview
Jim Primosch speaks with Dick The Name of the Game
Network for New Music
Special Guest Artist David Starobin, guitar"

"If you enjoy music that stirs the intellect and the emotions - that stretches your imagination as you listen, don't miss tonight's performance" (The New Mexican)

Celebrate Pulitzer Prize winning composer Richard Wernick's 75th birthday with PCMS and Network for New Music at Settlement Music School on Sunday, October 13 at 3PM. Wernick's music has been described as capturing "a universal emotion of lament, a contrast of violence and serenity in musical language" (Albuquerque Journal), drawing nothing less than emotional, inspired responses from his audiences.

Wernick returns to PCMS in collaboration with Network for New Music, an organization dedicated to the commission and performance of music by living composers. NNM concerts-known for their intimacy and innovation-have been described by The Philadelphia Inquirer as infused with "a sense of freedom, ease, and maturity." PCMS also welcomes renowned guitarist David Starobin, hailed as "arguably the most influential American classical guitarist of the 20th century" (Soundboard Magazine), for this special afternoon performance.

For additional information on Richard Wernick, please visit:
http://www.presser.com/Composers/info.cfm?Name=RICHARDWERNICK

Buy tickets!
www.pcmsconcerts.org or 215.569.8080
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Get to Know the Performers!

Watch: David Starobin plays "La Tarantella" by Giuliani on guitar in this intimate video. Starobin's skilled interpretation of the music is highlighted by the behind-the-scenes, up-close nature of the clip.


Listen and Connect: Learn more about Network for New Music and upcoming events on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Network-for-New-Music/33443138992?ref=s, or read reviews and listen to samples of Wernick's latest work on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Richard-Wernick-Piano-Concerto-Violin/dp/B000009QBZ