An American Biography: The Music of Henry Cowell
An American Biography: The Music of Henry Cowell
01/29/2010 at 08:00 PM – Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center
The eclectic and prodigious output of Henry Cowell mirrors the energy and optimism of America and the countless traditions, customs, and conventions that are the culture of America. Cowell experimented with everything from Japanese instruments to electronic music, and was a legendary influence on American composers from Cage to Gershwin.
Heather Buck, Soprano
Elise Quagliata, Mezzo-soprano
Jonathan Hays, Baritone
Robert Bonfiglio, Harmonica
Enjoy an illuminating pre-concert discussion with Maestro Leon Botstein
75 minutes prior to performance at the Avery Fisher Hall Mainstage
program subject to change