Wednesday, Jul 24, 2024 at 11:00am
11:00 am - FREE Open Rehearsal: JÖRG WIDMANN “180 Beats per Minute”
Go behind the scenes and observe CMNW’s world-class musicians working together to put the finishing touches on the music for upcoming performances. An informal Q&A follows the rehearsal.
String quartet, Opus13, and cellists Michael Müller and Marilyn de Oliveira take the stage to rehearse Jörg Widmann’s 180 Beats per Minute.
Location: Reed College, Kaul Auditorium
7:00 pm - NEW at NIGHT: The Genius of Jörg Widmann
Mirroring Beethoven’s multifaceted mastery, revolutionary German composer, virtuosic clarinetist, and leading conductor Jörg Widmann is one of today’s greatest inheritors of Beethoven’s legacy. Widmann is considered one of the most versatile and intriguing artists of this generation, with his works ranging from chamber to symphonic and operatic. Experience Widmann’s impressive versatility, including the U.S. Premiere of his CMNW Co-Commissioned Ninth String Quartet, influenced by Beethoven’s elusive String Quartet No. 14.
Location: The Old Church
