Bienen Contemporary/Early Vocal Ensemble
When:
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT
Where: Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle, Evanston, IL 60208 map it
Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students
Cost: Tickets are $8 for the general public and $5 for students with valid ID.
Contact:
Concert Management Office
(847) 467-4000
Group: Bienen School of Music Concerts and Events
Category: Fine Arts
Description:
Beth Willer, conductor; Jack Reeder, assistant conductor; Charles Foster, keyboard; Benjy Krauss, percussion
Beth Willer is among the leading commissioners and conductors of new choral music in the US. Having just completed a tour with her ensemble Lorelei at the orchestras of Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, and Nashville, Willer conducts BCE in selections from Wally Gunn’s The Ascendant, which the composer describes as “a combination of polyphonic patterns and processes, blended with the angularity and clarity of rock music harmonies and forms.” The music is compelling and rhythmic, paired in this program with music of the 17th century: Orlando Di Lasso’s heart-wrenching Lagrime di San Pietro.