Composer Portraits: Amy Williams

• Amy Williams, piano
• The JACK Quartet

Amy Williams — Tangled Madrigal (world premiere)
Amy Williams — Bells and Whistles
Amy Williams — Richter Textures
Amy Williams — Cineshape 2

The music of Amy Williams embodies a vivid soundworld with ever-changing textures that beguile the ear. The astonishing composer, who is equally as accomplished as a pianist, joins the intrepid JACK Quartet to perform a selection of her works. The program includes Richter Textures, inspired by the paintings of visual artist Gerhard Richter. The San Francisco Chronicle declares, "In a just world, Richter Textures would find its way into the repertoire of every comparable ensemble."

About Columbia University Department of Music

https://music.columbia.edu/

About Amy Williams, piano

http://amywilliamsmusic.com/

About The JACK Quartet

http://jackquartet.com/