Milton Babbitt (1916–2011) was one of the most influential American composers of the 20th century, with his feet planted in both prevailing stylistic streams of mid-century: serialism and electronics.
NEC faculty members D'Anna Fortunato, John Ziarko, and Rodney Lister, who chairs the composition program of NEC's Preparatory School, have gathered local friends of Babbitt's music for this memorial concert. Other performers include soprano Sarah Bach and NEC Preparatory School students Hannah Ryu, Niklas Kniesche, Daniel Kim, and Sophia Basile.
Du
Sarah Bach, soprano; Rodney Lister, piano
Mehr "Du"
Ceceilia Allwein, soprano; John Ziarko, viola; Rodney Lister, piano
Composition for viola and piano
John Ziarko, viola; Rodney Lister, piano
Composition for One Instrument
Rodney Lister, celesta
John Ziarko, viola
Rodney Lister, piano
The Virginal Book, The Widow's Lament in Springtime
D'Anna Fortunato, mezzo-soprano; Rodney Lister, piano
Duet
Hannah Ryu, piano
Semi-Simple Variations
Niklas Kniesche, piano
It Takes Twelve to Tango
Daniel Kim, piano
Arrivals and Departures
Yuki Beppu and Tristan Flores, violin
Speakers include Malcolm Peyton of the NEC faculty, Martin Boykan, David Rakowski '80, Joshua Rifkin, and Lewis Lockwood.
Additional works performed:
Brahms Feldeinsamkeit
D'Anna Fortunato, mezzo-soprano; Rodney Lister, piano
Schoenberg Piano Piece, Op. 11, No. 1
Kaniel Kim, piano
Milton Babbitt is also remembered on a November 1 concert that includes music by Robert Cogan and Pozzi Escot.
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