Join composer John Harbison for three special events as part of his Center for Advanced Studies MillerComm residency:
Modern Orpheus and New Symphonies
Tuesday, October 19th | 4:30pm
Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum
600 South Gregory, Urbana
American composer John Harbison will speak about his work as composer, conductor, and scholar for the arts, including his influences from literature (in particular, the poetic responses to the Orpheus myth) and his work on the music of J. S. Bach.
Illinois Modern Ensemble - The Chamber Music of John Harbison
Wednesday, October 20th | 7:30pm
Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center
Faculty performers join with members of IME to present four of Harbison's chamber pieces.
UI Symphony Orchestra - American Legend
Friday, October 22nd | 7:30pm
Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center
Harbison's Fifth Symphony, featuring baritone Nathan Gunn, mezzo-soprano Thereza Lituma and electric guitarist Guido Sánchez-Portuguez, is paired with Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony.
