Fascinatin’ Rhythms

SEPTEMBER 26, 1999

MAZZOLENI HALL, ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, TORONTO

This program of American music was the first concert of our first concert season.

🔈 CBC Radio 2, In Performance, December 1, 1999

🔈 Opening remarks
Andrew Burashko

Uncertainties, Sebastian Currier
i. Incisive
ii. Contemplative
Steven Dann viola, Andrew Burashko piano

🔈 Aria for solo voice, John Cage
Barbara Hannigan soprano

🔈 Piano Music No. 2, John Cage
and, moreover choreography by Peggy Baker
Peggy Baker dancer, Andrew Burashko piano

Embraceable You, George Gershwin
Lorelei
He Loves & She Loves
Fascinatin’ Rhythm
arranged by Phil Dwyer
Barbara Hannigan soprano, Andrew Burashko piano

INTERMISSION

🔈 Apparition, George Crumb
i. The Night in Silence Under Many a Star
ii. Vocalise 1 – Summer Sounds
iii. When Lilacs Last In The Dooryard Bloomed
iv. Dark Mother Always Gliding Near With Soft Feet
v. Vocalise 2 - Invocation
vi. Approach Strong Deliveress!
vii. Come Lovely and Soothing Death!
viii. The Night in Silence Under Many a Star
Barbara Hannigan soprano, Andrew Burashko amplified piano

🔈 Introduction to Rumble
Joel Quarrington
Rumble, Peter Lieberson
Steven Dann viola, Beverly Johnston percussion, Joel Quarrington double bass