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Carnegie Hall Presents

Alarm Will Sound

Heard
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 7:30 PM Zankel Hall
Alarm Will Sound by Michal Ramus
“One of the most vital and original ensembles on the American music scene” (The New York Times), Alarm Will Sound performs as part of a visionary series of concerts curated by Tania León, holder of Carnegie Hall’s 2023–2024 Debs Composer’s Chair. In this evening’s concert, the ensemble weaves together the music and formative stories of León and six exceptional composers working in America today, each hailing from disparate parts of the world (Havana, East St. Louis, Seoul, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Camuy) and working across an eclectic array of musical styles. Together, the composers represent a powerful cross-section of America’s musical melting pot. In this daring new program, titled “Heard,” the ensemble of “next-generation thinkers” (Time Out New York) presents their sounds and stories in a rich musical portrait of 21st-century America.

Part of: Tania León

Performers

Alarm Will Sound
Alan Pierson, Artistic Director and Conductor
Ron Himes, Director
Damon Davis, Vocals
Rockwell J. Knuckles, Vocals
Aloha Mischeaux, Vocals
Isaiah Taylor, Vocals
Bora Yoon, Vocals
Inversion Vocal Ensemble

Program

TANIA LEÓN Toque

CHRIS P. THOMPSON Hanabi (in-ear extended mix) (arr. Miles Brown and Chris. P. Thompson; NY Premiere)

CHRISTIAN QUIÑONES Hasta que no pueda (NY Premiere)

DAMON DAVIS Ligeia Mare: The Radio Opera, Episode 4 (arr. Ted Hearne and Dave Ragland Jr.; NY Premiere)

ELIJAH DANIEL SMITH Vermilion Glare (NY Premiere)

TEXU KIM Līlā (NY Premiere)

BORA YOON Casual Miracles (NY Premiere)

TANIA LEÓN Gran Toque (arr. John Orfe; NY Premiere)

Event Duration

The printed program will last approximately two hours, including one 20-minute intermission. 

Listen to Selected Works

Tania León is holder of the 2023–2024 Richard and Barbara Debs Composer’s Chair at Carnegie Hall.

Bios

Alarm Will Sound

Alarm Will Sound is “one of the most vital and original ensembles on the American music scene” (The New York Times). A 20-member band committed to innovative performances and ...

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Alan Pierson

Alan Pierson has been praised as “a dynamic conductor and musical visionary” by The New York Times, “a conductor of monstrous skill” by Newsday, and “one of ...

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Ron Himes

Ron Himes is founder and producing director of The Black Rep, where he has produced and directed more than 200 plays, including all 10 plays written by August Wilson. Himes also created and  ...

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Rockwell J. Knuckles and Aloha Mischeaux

St. Louis native Aloha Mischeaux is a dynamic multi-hyphenate creative who thrives within a collaborative community of fellow creatives. In 2014, she co-created a punk-rock hip-hop duo ...

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Isaiah Taylor

Isaiah Taylor is a 17-year-old student from St. Louis. He currently attends STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley High School and is in his senior year. Throughout his childhood, Taylor ...

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Inversion Vocal Ensemble

Inversion Vocal Ensemble is a touring collective of vocalists based in Nashville. Inversion sings a dazzling array of music that includes jazz, classical, gospel, and musical theater. ...

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