Event Calendar
Events for Sunday, January 12, 2025
Music of America VII
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
The Cleveland Chamber Collective will present a concert, Music of America VII, Sunday, January 12, 3:00 P.M. at Disciples Christian Church in Cleveland Heights, OH. The program will feature works inspired by sounds from around the world, ranging from India to Buenos Aires, from Bali to Manhattan.
BLAZE by Reena Esmail brings Hindustani violin virtuosity to the Western concert hall. This work, showcasing Emily Cornelius on violin and Dylan Moffitt on tabla, is a tour de force composed on the Raag Vibhas, which in the words of the composer, “…can shift between the most ecstatic and darkest of worlds in just a few notes.”
SALAD BAR, by Cincinnati composer Ellen Ruth Harrison, is a unique duo featuring violist Brian Slawta and flutist Linda White. The work is inspired by the climate by the Baltic Sea, as well as a pretentious menu the composer encountered whilst on holiday. Each movement is named after one of the salads from the menu, and the six characters shift from weather-related to vegetable-inspired. Also included in the set is a lament for the Jews deported from Szczecin, the first German Jews to be taken to the camps in Poland. The composer allows, in the spirit of a good salad, that the performers may choose which movements to include, and in which order.
Composer Gabriela Lena Frank writes of her MANHATTAN SERANADES, “Although light-hearted in nature, Manhattan Serenades demands a high level of agility from both pianist and cellist. Elements of jazz define the work, including improvisation and triplet swing tempos that are not exactly notated. For many a classically trained musician, this is a scary task!” But Jeff Singler, cello, who makes his debut with the Collective at this show, and pianist Eric Charnofsky are up for the challenge. With their experiences in a variety of styles, the duo delivers a performance that will delight the audience.
Next on the program is the world premiere of Cleveland composer Ty Alan Emerson’s PAN DANCES. Cellist Jeff Singler joins Cornelius on violin, and Moffitt on his home-made steel pan instrument, in a set of three short dance works. Those familiar with Emerson’s PAN SONGS know how unique this instrument is, with its quirky intonation and collection of tones. Emerson takes great advantage of this singular instrument, and each movement is a complete surprise.
Missy Mazzoli’s TOOTH AND NAIL, a work for viola and electronic playback, takes as its inspiration the music of Uzbekistan, where the jaw harp plays a prominent role. The playback is made up almost entirely of viola samples, thus creating a counterpoint between the live violist and the recording. Brian Slawta takes up the evocative, relentless work.
The multicultural nature of the concert is brought together in the performance of Lou Harrison’s VARIED TRIO. The work was composed in the 1980s as a set for five friends, later transcribed by one of the original performers, Julie Steinberg. The work is full of Harrison’s trademark joyful playfulness, complete with internal musical games. This work is a great vehicle for the ensemble of Cornelius, Charnofsky, and Moffitt, who absolutely sparkle.
The concert finale is LE GRAND TANGO by Astor Piazzolla. Slawta and Charnofsky handle the blended syncopations of Tango and Jazz masterfully. The performance is a joyful ending to a celebration of the musical melting pot that American Music has become over the generations.
The concert begins at 3 PM and is FREE to all. The concert will be live-streamed for those who can not be there in person. Program notes are already available at the Band’s website, www.chambercollective.org. The Collective hopes to see you there!
Location:
Disciples Christian Church
3663 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland Hts, OH
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
The Cleveland Chamber Collective will present a concert, Music of America VII, Sunday, January 12, 3:00 P.M. at Disciples Christian Church in Cleveland Heights, OH. The program will feature works inspired by sounds from around the world, ranging from India to Buenos Aires, from Bali to Manhattan.
BLAZE by Reena Esmail brings Hindustani violin virtuosity to the Western concert hall. This work, showcasing Emily Cornelius on violin and Dylan Moffitt on tabla, is a tour de force composed on the Raag Vibhas, which in the words of the composer, “…can shift between the most ecstatic and darkest of worlds in just a few notes.”
SALAD BAR, by Cincinnati composer Ellen Ruth Harrison, is a unique duo featuring violist Brian Slawta and flutist Linda White. The work is inspired by the climate by the Baltic Sea, as well as a pretentious menu the composer encountered whilst on holiday. Each movement is named after one of the salads from the menu, and the six characters shift from weather-related to vegetable-inspired. Also included in the set is a lament for the Jews deported from Szczecin, the first German Jews to be taken to the camps in Poland. The composer allows, in the spirit of a good salad, that the performers may choose which movements to include, and in which order.
Composer Gabriela Lena Frank writes of her MANHATTAN SERANADES, “Although light-hearted in nature, Manhattan Serenades demands a high level of agility from both pianist and cellist. Elements of jazz define the work, including improvisation and triplet swing tempos that are not exactly notated. For many a classically trained musician, this is a scary task!” But Jeff Singler, cello, who makes his debut with the Collective at this show, and pianist Eric Charnofsky are up for the challenge. With their experiences in a variety of styles, the duo delivers a performance that will delight the audience.
Next on the program is the world premiere of Cleveland composer Ty Alan Emerson’s PAN DANCES. Cellist Jeff Singler joins Cornelius on violin, and Moffitt on his home-made steel pan instrument, in a set of three short dance works. Those familiar with Emerson’s PAN SONGS know how unique this instrument is, with its quirky intonation and collection of tones. Emerson takes great advantage of this singular instrument, and each movement is a complete surprise.
Missy Mazzoli’s TOOTH AND NAIL, a work for viola and electronic playback, takes as its inspiration the music of Uzbekistan, where the jaw harp plays a prominent role. The playback is made up almost entirely of viola samples, thus creating a counterpoint between the live violist and the recording. Brian Slawta takes up the evocative, relentless work.
The multicultural nature of the concert is brought together in the performance of Lou Harrison’s VARIED TRIO. The work was composed in the 1980s as a set for five friends, later transcribed by one of the original performers, Julie Steinberg. The work is full of Harrison’s trademark joyful playfulness, complete with internal musical games. This work is a great vehicle for the ensemble of Cornelius, Charnofsky, and Moffitt, who absolutely sparkle.
The concert finale is LE GRAND TANGO by Astor Piazzolla. Slawta and Charnofsky handle the blended syncopations of Tango and Jazz masterfully. The performance is a joyful ending to a celebration of the musical melting pot that American Music has become over the generations.
The concert begins at 3 PM and is FREE to all. The concert will be live-streamed for those who can not be there in person. Program notes are already available at the Band’s website, www.chambercollective.org. The Collective hopes to see you there!
Location:
Disciples Christian Church
3663 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland Hts, OH
Click here for more information