Contempo Double-Bill with HIROMI: THE TRIO PROJECT featuring Anthony Jackson (Bass) and Simon Phillips (Drums)
Hiromi Uehara 11.15.2011
Tuesday, 7:00 pm
Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E. Randolph
harristheaterchicago.org
$25 general admission
$5 students with valid ID
312.334.7777
Shulamit Ran, artistic director
eighth blackbird
Pacifica Quartet
Anima – Emily Ellsworth, artistic director
Amy Briggs, piano
Nancarrow, Rzewski, and Shapey: Three Tangos for Piano
Elena Firsova: String Quartet no. 4 (Amoroso) (US premiere)
Nico Muhly: How Soon (Chicago premiere)
Steven Stucky: Ad Parnassum (Chicago premiere)
The innovative, annual double bill features an exciting set of new music performed by Grammy-winning artists and special guests, followed by imaginative jazz with the buzz-worthy and passionate pianist/composer Hiromi. Hiromi says of her work: “I really don’t have barriers to any type of music…It has some elements of classical music, it has some rock, it has some jazz, but I don’t want to give it a name.”
“Hiromi is one of the most remarkable pianists of the past half century. While her recordings display brilliance, one has to see her live to truly appreciate her remarkable virtuosity, constant creativity, and utter joy at playing…” – Jazz Around Town
Contempo 2011-12 Brochure (11MB PDF)
2011/2012 Contempo Double-Bill Press Release
This program is a part of Contempo's 47th Season.
Featured Artist(s): Amy Briggs, Anima, Cliff Colnot, eighth blackbird, Hiromi Uehara, Pacifica Quartet
