Friday, June 7
Opening Night Gala
Peter Serkin and David Deveau, pianists
And A Far Cry string orchestra
An Opening Night to remember, experience the baroque splendor and joy of Bach!
Peter Serkin, piano
Pianist Peter Serkin is one of the most thoughtful and individualistic musicians performing today and is recognized for his artistic passion and integrity. Serkin has performed world premieres of some of today’s most celebrated composers and performs in recitals and orchestral performances around the world. He is a prolific recording artist with multiple Grammy nominations and winner of the prestigious Deutsche Schallplatten and Stereo Review Magazine’s “Best Recording of the Year.
David Deveau, piano
David Deveau, Artistic Director of Rockport Music and member of the MIT Music Faculty since 1988, is an avid chamber musician internationally acclaimed for his expressive and poetic interpretations. Having performed with members of the Juilliard, Borromeo, Kronos, Orion, and St. Lawrence string quartets, as well as many others, he has also performed numerous premieres of composers such as John Harbison and Scott Wheeler.
"…a splendid pianist.”
-The Boston Globe
A Far Cry
A Far Cry stands at the forefront of an exciting new generation in classical music. According to the New York Times, the self-conducted orchestra “brims with personality or, better, personalities, many and varied.” By expanding the boundaries of orchestral repertoire and experimenting with the ways music is prepared, performed, and experienced, A Far Cry aims to pass on the spirit of collaboratively-empowered music to the next generation.
PROGRAM:
J.S. BACH: Double Concertos for Two Keyboards and Strings
In C minor, BWV 1060 and C major, BWV 1061
Selection of Chorales and Fugues for string orchestra
GALA DETAILS
2013 Opening Night Gala benefits Rockport Music and its Education & Outreach programs.
Honorees: Susan Gray & Alec Dingee and Phil & Eve Cutter
Gala Chairs: Joe & Eileen Mueller and Bill & Rose Hausman
5:45 PM Cocktail Reception :: 7:00 PM Concert :: 8:30 PM Dinner
Gala tickets are available starting April 17 through the Development Office at 978-546-7391 x106. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Program Notes
