Ekmeles performs works by living American composers at Roulette as part of the 24th season of the Interpretations series. Preceding the performance will be a 7:30PM talk with Bryan Jacobs, Evan Johnson, Louis Karchin, and Ken Ueno. Following the Ekmeles set at 8PM will be a performance by theĀ Pheeroan akLaff Ensemble.
- Louis Karchin – To the Sun
- Louis Karchin – To the Stars (Premiere of new arrangement for Ekmeles)
- Aaron Cassidy – I, purples, spat blood, laugh of beautiful lips
- Ben Johnston – I’m goin’ away
- Ben Johnston – Rose
- Ken Ueno – Shiroi Ishi
- Evan Johnson – Three in, ad abundantiam (US Premiere)
- Bryan Jacobs – Do You Need, Do To Me, 18 Me, 18 Mean
Personnel for concert
- Mary Mackenzie, soprano
- Rachel Calloway, mezzo soprano
- Patrick Fennig, countertenor
- Eric Dudley, tenor
- Jeffrey Gavett, baritone
- Steven Hrycelak, bass
- Eric Sedgwick, piano (guest)
This concert supported by a grant from the The Aaron Copland Fund for Music.
Performance details
Tags: Aaron Cassidy, Ben Johnston, Bryan Jacobs, Evan Johnson, Interpretations, Ken Ueno, Louis Karchin, Pheeroan akLaff, Roulette
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