Welcome to the other side of classical music. It’s a place where boundary-stretching composers meet adventuresome audiences. It’s Fresh Ink, a series that engages the listener by pushing the envelope.
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Wu Man
Thursday, November 10, 2005, 7:30pm
Wu Man
Wu Man, a virtuoso of the ancient Chinese lute known as the pipa, features a new work by composer Chen Yi that explores the relationship of traditional music to calligraphy, both of which were considered essential life skills in ancient China. Wu Man performed in April 2005 with Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble and has been hailed as "the artist most responsible for bringing the pipa to the Western World." (Los Angeles Times)



Andrea Clearfield
Saturday, January 21, 2006, 7:30pm
Mozart: Reloaded
Curated by Andrea Clearfield
Featuring Group Motion, Uri Caine, Gloria Justen, University of Delaware Steel Drum Ensemble, Tony Miceli and four world premiere commissions for pianist Charles Abramovic
Improvisatory jazz piano, video, steel drums, dance—these are just a few of the ways you’ll hear Mozart: Reloaded through a 21st Century matrix. Award-winning composer Andrea Clearfield has gathered a variety of local artists for this concert, each paying tribute to the genius of Wolfgang Amadeus in their own form. It’s a look at this Classical icon on his 250th birthday.



Midori
Saturday, April 22, 2006, 7:30pm
Midori
  • Weir: Music for 247 Strings
  • Yun: Sonata No. 1
  • Goehr: Suite
  • Kurtag: Tri Pezzi per violine e pianoforte, Op. 14e
  • Lutoslawski: Partita

    • During her journey from brilliant child prodigy to internationally acclaimed artist, violinist Midori thrilled audiences with her performances of the traditional classical repertoire. Now she turns to fresher music in a program that matches her flawless technique with fascinating new directions in the sound of strings.


    Fresh Ink 2005/2006 is made possible by a grant from the Philadelphia Music Project, an Artistic Initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts, administered by The University of the Arts.

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