Contempo: Contemporary Chamber Players

Tribute to Ralph Shapey

nunc musicians
Miranda Cuckson, violin
Cyrus Beroukhim, violin
David Fulmer, viola
Chris Gross, cello
Blair McMillen, piano
Charles Neidich, clarinet

Ralph Shapey:
Two for Five (Concerto Grosso) for clarinet and string quartet
Five
Piano Quintet
Tenth String Quartet (Quartet D’Amore)

6:30 pm pre-concert discussion with the artists of nunc and Andrew Patner, noted arts critic

Ralph Shapey catapulted Chicago to prominence on the international new music scene as a composer and founder of the Contemporary Chamber Players of the University of Chicago. In this dedication to him, brilliant violinist Miranda Cuckson and an all-star ensemble offer a riveting experience of Shapey’s music.

“the American composer Ralph Shapey…[was] a towering master, a composer of flinty, astringent and utterly original works.” (New York Times)

“[Shapey’s] authentic music has arresting qualities, including pugnacious rhythmic vitality and vibrant humor.” (New York Times)

*This concert is generously supported by a gift from the family of Elsa Charlston.

This program is a part of Contempo's 48th Season.

Featured Artist(s): Cyrus Beroukhim, David Fulmer, Miranda Cuckson