Cutting Edge Concerts New Music Festival: Miranda Cuckson, violin; Eliesha Nelson, viola; Brian Thornton, cello
$25 advance, $30 at the door
- Miranda Cuckson, violin
- Eliesha Nelson, viola
- Brian Thornton, cello
Missy Mazzoli — Selected works
Jeffrey Mumford — Selected works (NYC premiere)
Ileana Perez Velazquez — Selected works (NYC premiere)
Nina Barzegar — Selected works
Mina Arissian — Cello Sonata (world premiere)
Cutting Edge Concerts begins its 27th season with works by Victoria Bond, Jeffrey Mumford, Missy Mazzoli, Ileana Perez Velasquez, Mina Arissian, and Nina Barzegar performed by violinist Miranda Cuckson along with musicians from the Cleveland Orchestra, violist Eliesha Nelson, and cellist Brian Thorton. Highlights: world premiere of Mina Arissian's Cello Sonata, and regional premieres by Ileana Perez Velasquez and Jeffrey Mumford.
About Cutting Edge Concerts New Music Festival
Inspired by Pierre Boulez "Perspective Encounters" series, composer and conductor Victoria Bond founded Cutting Edge Concerts in 1998. With 26 years of concerts, Cutting Edge Concerts has presented over 300 new works by more than 200 composers. Each program highlights the music of living composers, all of whom attend the concert. Along with performances by world-class ensembles and soloists, each program features on-stage discussions between host Victoria Bond and the composers.
https://cuttingedgeconcerts.org/