Well… it’s that time again. Time to choose between the lesser of two evils, mostly. In this uber divisive time, let’s all come together to enjoy an evening of mostly politically inspired music. All are welcome no matter your political views, just leave your signs in your yard where they belong.
Election season is back, and Brightwork offers a different kind of political theater. Midterms is a night of provocative, funny, and deeply human works inspired by civic life and social change. Curated by Artistic Director Aron Kallay, the program includes Matt Marks’ This Will Hurt Someone, Ian Dicke’s Get Rich Quick, Ania Vu's Coś, Pamela Madsen's suite from Land of Little Rain, a new commission from Hesam Abedini, and Frederic Rzewski’s seminal work Coming Together, alongside a newly commissioned video by Yago de Mateo. Leave your campaign signs at home—this is politics through sound, not slogans.
Brightwork Ensemble
Aron Kallay (Director) – Piano
Sara Andon – Flutes
Zack Reaves – Cello
Nick Terry – Percussion and Toy Piano
Shalini Vijayan – Violin
Brian Walsh – Clarinets and Ukelele
Special Guests
Abigail Whitman - Soprano
Mike Jones – Tenor
Tracey Leigh - Narrator
Program
By-By Huey - Ted Hearne
*Get Rich Quick - Ian Dicke
*with video by Kate Alexandrite,
Coś - Ania Vu
*This Will Hurt Someone - Matt Marks (arr. Aron Kallay)
*with video by Smog
*What Remains (Âncheh Mimânad) - Hesam Abedini
*with video by Zahra Ladani
Land of Little Rain Suite - Pamela Madsen
*Coming Together - Frederic Rzewski
*with video by Yago de Mateo
Brightwork newmusic is the only organization in Southern California with a performing ensemble, monthly concert series and educational initiatives all focused through the lens of contemporary classical music. Our monthly concert series, Tuesdays @ Monk Space, presents cutting edge works by both established and emerging artists in a funky former speakeasy near downtown LA.
Brightwork Ensemble is a sextet of Grammy winning and nominated musicians who are fluent in many musical styles and who perform and record actively across Southern California and beyond. The ensemble is a favorite of composers: they have been engaged for hundreds of world premieres and premiere recordings. They are also frequently presented by local venues and series to bring their unique blend of exquisite artistry, innovative programming, and sense of fun. Project Beacon is our educational arm, bringing Brightwork Ensemble to sit in residence at colleges, universities, youth orchestras, and community music programs to mentor the next generation of musical artists. Project Beacon also includes the High School Composer Initiative, our signature effort to increase diversity and remove historical barriers to achievement for the next generation of composers.
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