New music in the new year

Now that 2012 is underway, we're looking forward to the remaining concerts of our current season. It's not too late to put all of these events in your calendar, and save up to 40% off single ticket prices, by ordering a mini-subscription today. Here are just a few of the many highlights of the rest of the season, and be sure to check back regularly (and like us on Facebook) for more news about participating artists as each concert approaches!

Mary Bonhag

February 26-27, 2012
Zone 3: in which an inscription is erased but leaves a trace

Soprano Mary Bonhag will join the ensemble for two works: Salvatore Sciarrino's Le Voci Sottovetro, an elaboration of four Gesualdo madrigals, and Pascal Dusapin's Comœdia, a musical setting of text from Dante's masterpiece. Local composer Luciano Chessa will further enhance this concert's theme, reading letters from the Italian Renaissance poet Torquato Tasso.

Katharina Rosenberger

March 25-26, 2012
Zone 4: in which momentum and position co-exist within the physicality of a musical performance
Composer Katharina Rosenberger will be present to discuss her work with Artistic Director Steven Schick at a pre-concert talk in Herbst Theatre. The ensemble will perform her scatter 2.0, recently recorded for a collection of music by women composers (available from Harmonia Mundi).

Nathan Davis

April 29-30, 2012
Zone 5: in which discussing a plan leads to some confusion
You may have heard about the upcoming world premiere of a new piece by Edmund Campion at this concert, but we'll also welcome composer Nathan Davis (featured in this New York Times article) for a performance of his The Bright and Hollow Sky. The piece electronically modifies the acoustic sound of flute, clarinet, trumpet, guitar, and percussion using software that he'll control in real time.