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Concert: Between Bach and the Blues
Thu, May 26, 2022 at 7:00 pm
John Clayton - Bach to Blues
Music for solo bass performed by Alexander Pershounin
Mike Conrad - World Premiere
A wcfsymphony commission exploring the relationship between Bach and jazz
Gary Kelley - Between Bach and the Blues
A musical-visual interpretation of the six cello suites by JS Bach and the blues music of Robert Johnson, featuring new artwork by Gary Kelley and performed by principal cello Isaac Pastor-Chermak and Iowa bluesman Kevin Burt
Join us for an innovative evening of music and art related to J.S. Bach, including a new collaboration with Gary Kelley and the world premiere of a new work by UNI grad and current assistant professor of jazz Michael Conrad. This chamber performance features solos and small group performances by wcfsymphony principal musicians and guest artists.
ASSOCIATED MEDIA
- In Rehearsal: Gary Kelly's Bach and the Blues
wcfsymphony prepares a new multimedia piece, Bach and the Blues, featuring artwork by renowned illustrator Gary Kelley and performances by wcfsymphony principal cello Issac Pastor-Chermak and Iowa blues musician Kevin Burt.
- In Rehearsal: Inspired by Bach
wcfsymphony rehearses music inspired by connections between Bach and jazz, including a solo work by John Clayton performed by wcfsymphony principal bass Alex Pershounin, and JS, a new piece commissioned from composer Mike Conrad.
- Sound Insights: Gary Kelley
Sound Insights is our virtual pre-concert series, offering fascinating background about the composers, artists and works featured in our performances.
- Sound Insights: Mike Conrad
Sound Insights is our virtual pre-concert series, offering fascinating background about the composers, artists and works featured in our performances.
- Sound Insights: Alexander Pershounin
Sound Insights is our virtual pre-concert series, offering fascinating background about the composers, artists and works featured in our performances.
- Sound Insights: Kevin Burt
Sound Insights is our virtual pre-concert series, offering fascinating background about the composers, artists and works featured in our performances.
