Oregon Bach Festival: Variations on a Dream
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Soreng Theater, Hult Center for the Performing Arts,
Eugene,
OR,
United States
$20-$40 ($10 youth/college student with ID)
- Lara Downes, piano
- Simone Dinnerstein, piano
- UO Chamber Choir
- OBF Chamber Orchestra
- Aram Demirjian, conductor
Kurt Weill
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Selected works
Samantha Cooke — Selected works
Meredith Monk — Selected works
Reena Esmail — Selected works
George Gershwin — Selected works
Paola Prestini — Let Me See the Sun (world premiere)
Samantha Cooke — Selected works
Meredith Monk — Selected works
Reena Esmail — Selected works
George Gershwin — Selected works
Paola Prestini — Let Me See the Sun (world premiere)
A program from iconoclastic pianist Lara Downes, exploring the intersections and crossroads in American music. This celebration of diverse voices features Downes' creative collaborations with trailblazing American artists across genres and disciplines, and tells fascinating stories of American journeys, visions, and dreams. The concert includes works from Kurt Weill, Sam Cooke, Meredith Monk, Reena Esmail, George Gershwin, and the world premiere of Paola Prestini's Let Me See the Sun.
As of March 31, OBF performance spaces no longer require mandatory face masks or proof of vaccination. The venues do welcome and encourage patrons who wish to, to continue wearing masks while attending performances.