Our opening concert features the wildly inventive cutting edge Puerto-Rican composer Angélica Negrón, who has already made her mark in our state, performing on the prestigious Portland Series “ Third Angle”, and also premiering a major work with the Eugene Symphony.
Angelica is known for her extraordinary creativity. Negrón writes music for accordions, robotic instruments, toys, and electronics as well as for chamber ensembles, orchestras, choir, and film. Her music has been described as “wistfully idiosyncratic and contemplative” (WQXR/Q2-New York), while The New York Times noted her “capacity to surprise.”
The first half of the concert will feature three separate works, all involving solo instruments in conjunction with electronics. The pieces are: “ Iniri”, “El Ruido de Mis Ojos” and “Disco Giratorio” performed respectively by two brilliant artist associates: cellist Kathryn Brunhaver, tenor- saxophonist Jonathan Hart, and our wonderful Willamette University pianist, senior Trinity Goff. The second half of the concert Negrón will take over and present a collection of her works with an eclectic assortment of instruments, many of which she has invented. This promises to be an evening of what concerts should truly be, an exploration of new sounds and aesthetics!
Angélica will give a presentation on her music and her Wednesday concert on Tuesday, November 5th, 11:20 a.m. in the Hudson Concert Hall, Rogers Music Center, Willamette University. She will also answer questions from students and attendees. All invited to attend and observe. Admission is free.
