Tonight’s festival concert by NEC’s Department of Contemporary Musical Arts (CMA), produced by department Cochair Eden MacAdam-Somer, celebrates often untold American voices and perspectives, featuring works of iconoclast and visionary Ruth Crawford Seeger; American Ledger No. 1, by Guest Artist Raven Chacon, a narrative score telling the creation story of the founding of the United States of America; I, Too, a newly commissioned work by CMA faculty Farayi Malek inspired by Langston Hughes’ iconic poem; performances of John Zorn’s COBRA led by Anthony Coleman, a reimagining of Charles Ives’ songs by the Indie/Punk/Art Rock Ensemble (Lautaro Mantilla), and traditional and original works performed by CMA students.
Event Date | 11-12-2024 7:30 am |
Individual Price | Free Admission |
Created By | Alex Solaas |
Location | Jordan Hall |
Categories | Festivals, Concerts & Live Performances |