Beethoven and the Sublimations of Love: A Seminar

12 May 2011: How Sad is Eros, How Anarchic is Aphrodite: Beethoven and the Sublimations of Love, a seminar presented by the Brook Center and co-sponsored by the Ensemble for the Romantic Century, will investigate the connections between Beethoven’s emotional and affective life and his creative process. Beethoven was constantly immersed in the possibility of [...]

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Composer’s Commission 2011: Distinguished Professor Tania León

2012: The Foundation for Iberian Music proudly announces that distinguished Brooklyn College professor Tania León will write the 2011 Composer’s Commission. Professor León’s inspiration for this piece will come from Xavier Montsalvatge’s (1912-2002) Cuban-inspired music.

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The Mompou Chair Presents Its Annual Spring Seminar

7 May 2011: The Mompou Chair at the Foundation for Iberian Music presents the one-day immersion seminar “Music in Barcelona during the War of Succession (1701-1714). Professor Álvaro Torrente from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid will lead the seminar at the CUNY Graduate Center.

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The Mompou Chair Presents Its Annual Fall Seminar

30 April 2011: The Mompou Chair at the Foundation for Iberian Music presents the one-day immersion seminar “Beginnings of Jazz in Catalonia.” Jordi Pujol Baulenas from the Taller de Músics Barcelona will lead the seminar at the CUNY Graduate Center.

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Performing Xenakis, edited by Sharon Kanach: Book launch event

24 January 2011, 6:00 to 8:00 pm: The Xenakis Project of the Americas, Pendragon Press, the Electronic Music Foundation, and The Drawing Center are delighted to invite you to a book signing event with Sharon Kanach for her book Performing Xenakis. The event will take place at the Electronic Music Foundation, 307 Seventh Avenue, Suite [...]

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Music of Spain: A Performance by the MAYA Trio

28 April 2011: The Foundation for Iberian music presents a concert of the diverse musical traditions of Spain performed by the Maya Trio featuring guest artist Cristina Pato. Formed in 2005, the Maya Trio is a rhythmically driven combination of flute, harp, and percussion. Under the direction of Sato Moughalian, the Maya Trio seeks to perform and showcase the diverse music from various cultures around the world.

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The Foundation for Iberian Music Presents a Concert of Joan Valent Compositions

29 April 2011: The Foundation for Iberian Music presents a concert dedicated to the compositions of composer Joan Valent. Known as a minimalist, Valent has composed numerous works. Additionally, his work has appeared in film and television. Co-sponsored by the Institut Ramon Llull, the concert will be held at the CUNY Graduate Center’s Proshansky Auditorium at 7pm.

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Tallis Scholars Perform Tomás Luis de Victoria’s Requiem

2 April 2011: Director Peter Phillip and the Tallis Scholars will perform Tomás Luis de Victoria’s choral works at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin. Co-sponsered by the Miller Theatre at the Columbia University School of the Arts, this event will present Victoria’s grandest compositions, including the monumental Requiem.

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