NewSound Festival focus is electronic music

Christine Davis Mantai


Missy Mazzoli

Morton Subotnick
Morton Subotnick

William Neil
William Neil
The Ethos New Music Society at SUNY Fredonia presents the NewSound8 Music Festival, March 4 through 14 on campus. This year’s festival focuses on electronic music of the 20th and 21st centuries, and will feature appearances from up-and-coming composer Missy Mazzoli and electronic music pioneer Morton Subotnick.

NewSound 8 Schedule of Events:

  • Harvestworks: Hans Tammen and Zachary Seldess give a concert utilizing MAX/MSP interactive computer-based technologies. Tuesday, March 4, 8 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall; free. 
  • William Neil: presents the world premier of his new work for piano At the Edge of the Body’s Night. Wednesday, March 5, 8 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall; $3 students, $5 non-students (at door)
  • Albert Glinsky: presents a lecture on the history and science of the Theremin. Friday, March 7, 8 p.m., Diers Recital Hall; free.
  • Faculty/Student Concert: 20th and 21st century works with electronics. Sunday, March 9, 8 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall; free.
  • Missy Mazzoli: presents a lecture and performance of her works with SOM faculty members Kay Stonefelt and Tiffany Nicely. Tuesday, March 11, 8 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall; $3 students, $5 non-students (at door)
  • Stephen Taylor: presents his documentary film, The End of New Music. Discussion to follow. Wednesday, March 12, 8 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall; free.
  • Morton Subotnick: presents a lecture. Thursday, March 13, 8 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall; free.
  • Morton Subotnick and Sue Costabile: performs his works with light/visual artist Sue Costabile. Friday, March 14, 8 p.m. Rosch Recital Hall; $3 students, $5 non-students (at door).

Other ETHOS events this season include:

  • Fantasia: Original scores accompany diverse clips from film and television in this perennial favourite. Monday, March 17, 8 p.m. Rosch Recital Hall; free.
  • Past. Present. Future.: A celebration of current Fredonia composers alongside a guest alumni composer and featuring the winners of the Ethos Young Composers Competition. Monday, April 21, 8 p.m. Rosch Recital Hall; free.

 

 

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