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Presented by MuKha
Torsten Wiesel 100th Birthday Celebration
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
7:30 PM
Weill Recital Hall
Curated by Torsten Wiesel, this performance celebrates the occasion of his centennial birthday. In this program, Dr. Wiesel shares his diverse musical taste from the baroque era to the present day. The evening features a world premiere of a commissioned work written by Mike McGinnis, inspired by the essays and ideas of Seneca culture.
Performers
Johnny Gandelsman, Violin
Erika Dohi, Piano
Michael Nicolas, Cello
Jeff Paul, Oboe
The Seneca SextetÂ
- Dana Lyn, Viola
- Sara Schoenbeck, Bassoon
- Nathan Koci, Accordion
- Carmen Quill, Acoustic Bass
- Thomas Heberer, Trumpet
- Mike McGinnis, Clarinet and Saxophone
Cori Bargmann, Master of Ceremonies
Program
J. S. BACH Fugue from Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C Major, BWV 564
SCHUBERT Allegro molto from Sonatina for Violin and PIano in D Major, D. 384
LIGETI Capriccio from Solo Cello Sonata
BERIO Sequenza VII for Oboe
MIKE MCGINNIS "Life Is Long If..." (World Premiere)