LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Louisville School of Music presents its annual New Music Festival Nov. 5-9, with a slate of renowned guest artists and composers such as Amy Williams, Sam Pluta, the Elysian Trombone Consort and A/Tonal.
The festival will include a screening of Zahra Partovi’s new film “Softly: A Giant Step,” an experimental film focusing on the music of American modernist composer Morton Feldman. Following the film, UofL faculty and guest artists will perform three of Feldman’s shorter works.
Williams, the festival’s headlining composer, is associate professor of music at University of Pittsburgh. Her award-winning music has been performed in the United States, Asia, Australia and Europe. She is currently a Fulbright Scholar at the University College Cork, Ireland.
In addition to performing in nightly concerts, festival guest artists will present master classes and lectures throughout the week. See the detailed schedule for all events, which are free and open to the public.
- Mon., Nov. 5, 8 p.m., Comstock Concert Hall
Faculty Chamber Music - Tues., Nov. 6, 8 p.m., Bird Recital Hall
Electronic and Computer Music - Wed., Nov. 7, 8 p.m., Comstock Concert Hall
University Symphony Orchestra - Thurs., Nov. 8, 8 p.m., Comstock Concert Hall
University Collegiate Chorale and Cardinal Singers - Fri., Nov. 9, 8 p.m., Comstock Concert Hall
University Wind Ensemble and New Music Ensemble
For more information, contact John Ritz at 502-852-4137.
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