Sound in Motion II
Saturday, October 31st 2009 at 1 P.M.
Baltimore Museum of Art
Sound in Motion II, a production part of Free Fall Baltimore, is an exciting collaboration between the Baltimore Composers Forum and choreographers Algernon Campbell, Madi Jackson, Lynne Price and Lauren Withhart. Keith's work for solo flute Crystalline will be performed by David LaVorgna, with choreography by Lauren Withhart. In addition, Keith will be performing with Ljiljana Jovanovic and Ariyo Shahry in a work choreographed by Lynne Price. Additionally, the program will feature new works by Baltimore Composers Forum members Ljiljana Jovanovic, Vivian Adelberg Rudow, Ariyo Shahry and George Spicka. This dramatic synthesis of dance and music will be performed at the Baltimore Museum of Art on October 31st 2009 at 1 P.M. Admission is free. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218-3898. Please visit www.baltimorecomposersforum.com.
PICTURES ON SILENCE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2009 AT 8:00 P.M.
AN DIE MUSIK IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
The Baltimore Composers Forum presents Pictures on Silence, featuring harpist Jacqueline Pollauf and saxophonist Noah Getz. The program features brand-new works composed specifically for this exciting and innovative ensemble. Featured is Keith's new work Brink. Other composers include John Belkot, Ljiljana Jovanovic, Nick Nelson, George Spicka and Ariyo Shahry. Please visit www.baltimorecomposersforum.com.
PICTURES ON SILENCE BIOGRAPHY
Pictures on Silence, a harp and saxophone chamber duo, explores the diverse musical possibilities of their instrumental combination through compelling programming and a dedication to excellence in performance. The ensemble has an ever-expanding repertoire driven by commissioning new works, exploration of repertoire written throughout the twentieth century and the adaptation of existing music. Harpist Jacqueline Pollauf and saxophonist Dr. Noah Getz each bring a wealth of interpretive experience to the duo, having performed extensively as chamber musicians and soloists throughout the United States. The ensemble works to further the perception and abilities of their instruments through concertizing and educational initiatives. During the 2009-2010 season, the duo will be the Ensemble-in-Residence for a the Baltimore Composer's Forum and will premiere works by a number of composers including Armando Bayolo, Ying-Chen Kao, Miklòs Maros and David Smooke. The name of the duo is taken from a quote by Leopold Stokowski, “Musicians paint their pictures on silence.”
American harpist Jacqueline Pollauf is a dynamic young performer with musical sensitivity and maturity beyond her years. Praised for playing with “glittering beauty” (Lawrence Budman, critic for the Miami Herald) and a “steady and most satisfying elegance” (The Toledo Blade), Ms. Pollauf made her solo debut at age sixteen with the Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra. She performs frequently as a soloist and her debut solo album, Bouquet, will be released in 2009. Ms. Pollauf is on the faculties of the University of Maryland Baltimore County and the Baltimore School for the Arts. She is a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory where she studied with Ruth K. Inglefield.
Dr. Noah Getz made his Carnegie Hall debut as the recipient of the National Alliance for Excellence Grand Prize. He has presented solo recitals for The Phillips Collection, the Dame Myra Hess Series, World Saxophone Congress XIII, MOSA Concert Series Saxophone Summit and performed the debut of Fernando Benadon's Hidden Charges with the Empyrean Ensemble. Dr. Getz received a first-round Grammy nomination for his contribution with the New Hudson Saxophone Quartet to America's Millennium Tribute to Adolphe Sax, Vol. V, and has a solo album, Crosscurrents, on the Albany label. He has presented masterclasses at UC-Berkeley, UC-Davis, Florida State University and the Conservatory of Puerto Rico. Dr. Getz is a Musician-In-Residence at American University in Washington, DC. As Artist-in-Residence for the David Oppenheim Residency program, Dr. Getz collaborated with David Amram and presented recitals on the Harold Clurman Concert Series.
Keith's latest release is the exciting new orchestral work Emerge, performed by the Slovak National Symphony Orchestra, led by Kirk Trevor. It can be found on the Navona release Mementos, and is available through the Navona Records website, Amazon.com and iTunes.
Please click on a date below to view information about recent concerts.
Baltimore, Maryland: February 27th and March 2nd 2008
Baltimore, Maryland: December 1, 2006
Towson, Maryland: October 25, 2006
New York, New York: March 25, 2006
