When George Crumb’s music hit main stages in the early 1970s, he was proclaimed “the savior of music.”
In an era in which proponents of atonal, abstract music dismissed all who couldn’t understand it, Crumb’s luminous humanity appealed to those who longed for an emotional, visceral experience in contemporary music.
Chamber Music Society pays tribute to Crumb with two probing programs which reveal the composer in all his kaleidoscopic creativity. Featured in this CMS mini-festival is pianist Gilbert Kalish, whose definitive interpretations helped fuel Crumb’s meteoric rise.
PART 1
Program includes
American Songbook III: Unto the Hills for Soprano, Amplified Piano, and Four Percussionists (2002)
Kronos-Kryptos for Percussion Quintet (CMS Co-Commission, World Premiere) (2018)
PART 2
Program includes:
The Ghosts of Alhambra (Spanish Songbook I) for Voice, Guitar, and Percussion (2008)
Black Angels (Thirteen Images from the Dark Land) for Electric String Quartet (1970)
Music for a Summer Evening (Makrokosmos III) for Two Amplified Pianos and Percussion (1974)
Show Finder
George Crumb at 90
First Preview: Apr 11, 2019
Opening Date: Apr 14, 2019
Closing Date: Apr 17, 2019
Running Time: 01:50
https://www.chambermusicsociety.org/nyc/george-crumb-at-90?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=040119%20Ap
Playing @
Alice Tully Hall
1941 Broadway, New York City, NY 10023
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory:
Performance Schedule
Part I - Sunday, April 14th @ 5:00 PM
Part II - Tuesday, April 16th @ 7:30 PM
Music
- George Crumb
TDF Tickets Offers:
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Full-price tickets:
$32.00 - $75.00
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Accessibility
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Assisted Listening System
Infrared assistive listening devices (headsets and neck loops) available at the Head Usher’s Desk. A valid photo ID is needed to ensure return. -
Passenger Loading Zone
South corner of West 66th Street and Broadway -
Restroom
Accessible men’s and women’s restrooms on lower level orchestra right. Accessible unisex restrooms on lobby/street level, on the ramp to the left of the box office windows. -
Water Fountain
Accessible on lower level orchestra right. -
Wheelchair Info
Wheelchair accessible locations and designated aisle transfer seats are available throughout the theater. Specify accessible seating when purchasing to ensure most suitable accommodations.
