An extraordinary meeting of musical minds, as an evocative Scandinavian vocal trio joins the hard-driving Bang on a Can All-Stars. The new work they perform is based on Appalachian folklore, and retells—with tremendous power—the legendary tale of John Henry, the rail worker who refused to be replaced by a machine.
Pre-concert talk starts at 6:30 PM in Zankel Hall: Julia Wolfe in conversation with John Schaefer, Host of WNYC’s
Soundcheck and
New Sounds.
Bang on a Can All-Stars
·· Ashley Bathgate, Cello
·· Robert Black, Bass
·· David Cossin, Percussion
·· David Friend, Piano
·· Mark Stewart, Electric Guitar
·· Evan Ziporyn, Clarinets
·· Jody Elff, Sound Engineer
·· Jim Findlay, Scenic Designer
Trio Mediaeval
·· Anna Maria Friman
·· Linn Andrea Fuglseth
·· Torunn Østrem Ossum
JULIA WOLFE
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Steel Hammer (NY Premiere, commissioned by Bang on a Can with generous support from Maria and Robert A. Skirnick and Carnegie Hall)
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Program is approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes, and will be performed without intermission
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