In celebration of Charles Ives’ 150th birthday, BSM presents a program dedicated to the genius of this pioneering American composer. Pianist Marc Peloquin leads a performance of Ives’ eclectic and innovative works, including solo piano transcriptions and chamber pieces. The evening will highlight Ives’ ability to weave together fragments of American life into a rich tapestry of sound, showcasing his enduring impact on the music world.
Program
Variations on “America” (1892), Trans. Lowell Liebermann (2006)
Piano Sonata No. 2, “Concord Mass.,1840-1860 (1915)
III. The Alcotts
Marc Peloquin
Memories, A- Very Pleasant, B- Rather Sad
Shall We Gather at the River
The Circus Band
Mitch Roe and Marc Peloquin
String Quartet No. 1, A Revival Service (1902), Trans. Marc Peloquin (2019)
II. Prelude. Allegro
III. Offertory. Adagio cantabile
Marc Peloquin
Violin Sonata No. 4, “Children’s Day at the Camp Meeting“
Allegro
Largo
Allegro
Naho Parrini and Marc Peloquin
Performers
Marc Peloquin
Mitch Roe
Naho Parrini
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