Shout for Joy: a pre-concert discussion
As we prepare for this weekend’s performance of Shout for Joy, featuring the stunning and celebratory music of Duruflé, Ešenvalds, and Hailstork, we are thrilled to share this talk between artistic director Ryan Brandau and collaborative keyboardist Eric Plutz. Their conversation about Duruflé is both insightful and informative. As they discuss his place in the…
Get to Know Ešenvalds and Hailstork
Last week I shared a bit about Maurice Duruflé. This week, I’d like to tell you a bit about the other two composers featured on our Shout for Joy concert, which we’ll present on Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Princeton University Chapel. Of the newer compositional voices on the scene in the…
Duruflé: Reflections and a Playlist
I’m fascinated by the way certain composers have a sound all their own; when, even across different pieces of music, there’s an essence we can perceive. One such composer is Maurice Duruflé, whose one-of-a-kind Requiem will be featured on our May 7th concert, Shout for Joy. This brilliantly-crafted piece is perfectly suited to the magnificent space…
