Artists
About the Event
The Julia Perry Centenary Celebration and Festival presented by Experiential Orchestra and Videmus brings Julia Perry’s legacy to the next generation, through side-by-side rehearsals and readings with the Experiential Orchestra led by Music Director James Blachly and students from three New York City conservatories.
In addition to rehearsing with violin soloist Curtis Stewart, students will have the opportunity to learn from Stewart and Fredara Hadley, Professor of Ethnomusicology at The Juilliard School, about their personal relationship with Perry’s music. Jennifer Arnold, violist and antiracism advocate, will lead additional activities.
These rehearsals and readings are open only to the participating students and other festival participants.
Artists:
James Blachly, Music Director
Curtis Stewart, Violin Soloist
Dr. Fredara Hadley, Professor of Ethnomusicology, The Juilliard School
Jennifer Arnold, Violist and Antiracism Advocate
With kind cooperation of The Estate of Julia A. Perry, Akron, Ohio
Tickets
Venue/Location
The DiMenna Center for Classical Music
Concert Details TBD
Festival Concerts
Mar 14
Discussion and Discovery – A Lecture Series Organized by Dr. Louise Toppin
The New School - Theresa Lang Community and Student Center Arnhold Hall, 2nd Floor
Join us for a day of Discovery and Discussion as part of the Julia Perry Centenary Celebration and Festival presented by Experiential Orchestra and Videmus, illustrating the resurgence of scholarly interest in Perry’s work.
Mar 14
Discussion and Discovery – A Lecture Series Organized by Dr. Louise Toppin
The New School - Theresa Lang Community and Student Center Arnhold Hall, 2nd Floor
Join us for a day of Discovery and Discussion as part of the Julia Perry Centenary Celebration and Festival presented by Experiential Orchestra and Videmus, illustrating the resurgence of scholarly interest in Perry’s work.
Sep 9
Field Guide to Imaginary Birds
Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan. Meet at Indian Road and 218th Street
Brad Balliett (bassoonist, composer, and avid bird-watcher), has composed individual imaginary bird songs for seven Experiential Orchestra musicians, spread throughout the forest in Inwood Hill Park. Walk through Inwood Park between 11am-12pm, and 1pm-2pm and try to discover all of them! Pick up your maps at 218th and Indian Road; No tickets required.
Sep 9
Field Guide to Imaginary Birds
Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan. Meet at Indian Road and 218th Street
Brad Balliett (bassoonist, composer, and avid bird-watcher), has composed individual imaginary bird songs for seven Experiential Orchestra musicians, spread throughout the forest in Inwood Hill Park. Walk through Inwood Park between 11am-12pm, and 1pm-2pm and try to discover all of them! Pick up your maps at 218th and Indian Road; No tickets required.