This Week on Classical Edge

Don Shirley, an American-Jamaican jazz pianist and composer. Two weeks ago I played Don Shirley and tonight I will play some of his jazz piano as a short tribute.

  Playlists for 12 May 2013

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May 19, 2013, 4:00pm at Queen Anne Lutheran Church, 2400 8th Avenue West,
Seattle, 98119. 206.284.1960. Hymn Festival led by David Cherwien of
Minneapolis. Sponsored and supported by the Fine Arts Ministry at
QALC. www.queenannelutheran.org

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CONCERT III: MUSIC IN SPACE For its season finale concert, Seattle Modern Orchestra will present three pieces with space in mind. The orchestra will surround the audience for a total immersion into sound and bring forth the musicians’ placement in the hall and their movements as an expressive element of music. Canadian pianist and University of British Columbia faculty Corey Hamm will join SMO in the performance of György Kurtág’s … quasi una fantasia…, and celebrated Seattle pianist Cristina Valdes will be featured on Iannis Xenakis’ Eonta and the World Premiere of EisBerg by SMO co-Artistic Director Jérémy Jolley.

Program: MUSIC IN SPACE

György Kurtág: …quasi una fantasia…, op. 27 for piano and instrumental groups (1988)

Iannis Xenakis: Eonta for piano, two trumpets, and three trombones (1963-64)

Jérémy Jolley: EisBerg for piano and ensemble (2013)

WHEN: June 1, 2013 – 8PM

VENUE: Chapel Performance Space of Good Shepherd Center. Â

TICKETS: $20 | $10 for seniors and students.

Led by Co-Artistic Directors Julia Tai and Jeremy Jolley, Seattle Modern Orchestra is dedicated to presenting musical masterpieces of the 20th and 21st centuries in both traditional and innovative, unconventional venues. The Orchestra's mission is to provide Seattle audiences with live performances of the best in contemporary chamber and orchestral music, music seldom if ever performed in Seattle until now. Seattle Modern Orchestra is also committed to developing radio talks, lectures, and other forms of outreach in an accessible and inviting format, all designed to expand the listener's appreciation and awareness of the music of today.