Moon and Myth
Works by Susan Botti, and a world premiere of Mangetsu
The UMBC Music Department presents Moon and Myth, a concert of contemporary vocal chamber music by composer/soprano, Susan Botti. Renowned musicians Airi Yoshioka (violin), James Wilson (cello), and Carsten Schmidt (piano) join Botti in 2 works from her Gates of Silence, featuring the poetry of Linda Gregerson (special UMBC guest in residence). A world premiere of a new work for voice and violin commissioned by Yoshioka/UMBB will also be on the program. Among Botti’s awards are a Guggenheim, and The Rome Prize; and her commissions include works for The New York Philharmonic, The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and The Cleveland Orchestra.
Performers: Susan Botti, soprano; Airi Yoshioka, violin; James Wilson, cello; Carsten Schmidt, piano
Repertoire: Mangetsu for soprano and violin; The Journey Without Her for piano trio; Dido Refuses to Speak for soprano and piano trio
Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 seniors, $5 students, FREE for UMBC Music majors and Music faculty/staff
Available at the box office (PAHB 238 – cash or check only) or online via MissionTix.com
Related Events:
4-6pm: Meet the Composer: Susan Botti
The Music Department Conference room (PAHB 246)
Thursday, April 28th
10-11:15: Resonating Poetry: Words with Music: Susan Botti and Linda Gregerson discuss the collaborative process of creating a work
The Music Box (PAHB 151)
Thursday, April 28th
4pm-6pm: Twice Told Tales: Adapting Ancient Stories in Contemporary Arts: A Talk by Linda Gregerson
