The International Contemporary Ensemble amplifies creators whose work propels and challenges how music is made and experienced. Its Artistic Director Emeritus, NWS alumna Rebekah Heller, embraces this mission as she returns to share works by today’s visionaries and yesterday’s trailblazers. From Hannah Kendall’s scenes of World War I to Ruth Crawford Seeger’s playful Suite, the pieces explore myriad emotions and techniques. Johannes Brahms’ Piano Quintet is often called the crown of his chamber music.
Roll camera! NWS goes to the movies, performing selections from Hollywood films like Ben-Hur; Schindler’s List; Lawrence of Arabia; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; The Wizard of Oz and more. In the director’s seat for this special performance is Richard Kaufman, renowned pops conductor, who will also be joined by violinist Philippe Quint. Select works will be accompanied by film clips projected over the orchestra.
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