Rolnick @ 60 –
October 14 at 3 p.m. (Sunday)
OVERTURE: Pre-concert talk with Neil Rolnick
at 2:30 p.m.
Launching MOSA’s 2007-08 Sunday
Series is a concert of works by computer performance pioneer Neil Rolnick to celebrate his 60th Birthday. The program looks
at the evolution of his use of computers in performance since the late 1970s, and also features some of his recent acoustic
compositions, culminating with the world premiere of a new work for violin and piano. Performers include Rolnick, violinist
Todd Reynolds (formerly of the string quartet Ethel), acclaimed contemporary music pianist Kathleen Supové and the Washington Heights-based MAYA Trio (Sato Moughalian, flute; Jacquiline Kerrod, harp; John Hadfield, percussion).
Rolnick notes, “Since I moved
to New York City five years ago I've had very little opportunity
to actually present my music near my home in Washington Heights. Even though I've developed a following
of people from the neighborhood who regularly show up at my concerts in different parts of the City, this will be my first
chance to present a full concert of my music right in the neighborhood where I live.”
Complimentary reception with the performers following the concert.
