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Present Music Takes On Turntables and Wishes a Fond Farewell
Present Music launches its 2010-11 season with London-based composer, dj and producer, Gabriel Prokofiev on September 18 at Turner Hall Ballroom. This is the first Milwaukee appearance by Prokofiev, founder of the Nonclassical record label and the grandson of the great Sergei Prokofiev. The PM ensemble will perform his acclaimed composition, Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra. Prokofiev will end the concert with a remix of the music performed earlier in the evening.
The other portion of this concert will feature Phillip Bush, PM keyboardist/pianist who is retiring from PM after 15 seasons. He will perform the five-movement, 22-minute György Ligeti piano concerto for his farewell performance.
Artistic Director, Kevin Stalheim comments on Philip Bush, “Phil's impact on Present Music has been immeasurable. He is one of the most deeply musical people I have ever known. He combines this musicality with an open and adventurous mind and extraordinary technical skill making him an instant and invaluable leader. We can honor his contribution by striving to build on it and by offering Phil our deepest gratitude. I will miss him. We will all miss him.”
Prokofiev studied music and electroacoustic composition at Birmingham and York Universities. He produced dance, electro and hip-hop music prior to returning to his classical roots to compose Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra which was premiered by DJ Yoda and Heritage Orchestra. The corresponding album won Best Contemporary Classical CD at the Independent Music Awards in 2010. He has also composed works for Russian pianist geNIA, Joby Burgess of Powerplant and vocal trio Juice. Gabriel lives in Hackney, London with his partner and their two young children.
Myspace: www.myspace.com/gabrielprokofiev Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQvvtELiCdo&feature=related Nonclassical: www.nonclassical.co.uk Bush has collaborated with numerous musicians and ensembles in addition to his work with PM. He made his New York recital debut at the Metropolitan Museum in 1984 and since then has performed with the London Sinfonietta, Osaka Century Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony, Houston Symphony, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Kronos Quartet, Miami String Quartet, Japanese piano quartet Typhoon, Bang on a Can All-Stars, Philip Glass Ensemble, Steve Reich and Musicians, Group for Contemporary Music, New Band, Sequitur, Parnassus, and New Music Consort. Bush is the founder of May Music in Charlotte, an annual chamber, contemporary music and film festival. He lives in Columbia, South Carolina with his wife, pianist Lynn Kompass, and their part-Siberian-Husky, Ruby. Season subscriptions and single tickets are on sale now. Single ticket prices are $30, $20 and half price for students. Subscriptions start at $65 and are half price for students. Buy online at www.presentmusic.org or call (414) 271-0711. Tickets are also available through Turner Hall Ballroom at www.pabsttheater.org, (414) 286-3663, and at the door.
All media requests for interviews, images and reviewer passes should be directed to Laura Russart. Prokofiev and Bush will arrive in Milwaukee Tuesday, September 14, 2010. This performance is supported by WMSE’s The Mad Kids.
The Present Music offices are located at 158 North Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Turner Hall Ballroom: 1032 North 4th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203
2010-11 Season Season Opener with Gabriel Prokofiev and Phillip Bush – September 18, 2010 at 8pm Thanksgiving Concert – November 21, 2010 at 4pm TOYS! Margaret Leng Tan – January 8, 2011 at 7:30pm D/IVA Iva Bittová – March 19, 2011 at 7:30pm Buffalo Nation (Bison bison) – May 7, 2011 at 4:30pm and 7:30pm Season Finale with Amy X Neuburg – June 18, 2011 at 7:30pm
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Present Music is Milwaukee’s internationally acclaimed new music ensemble. Celebrating 29 years of new music, Present Music commissions, performs, records, and tours the music of living composers. In the past quarter century, more than 55 new works, by composers from around the world, have come into existence because of Present Music. Founded by Kevin Stalheim, Present Music works closely with many of the world’s most exciting and significant composers while supporting the talents of emerging voices. It nurtures the next generation of composers through its education program, the Creation Project. Present Music is a member of the United Performing Arts Fund, which provides major financial support. PM is supported in part by grants from the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts, City of Milwaukee Arts Board, CAMPAC, and by the generous support of foundations, corporations and individuals. PM is the five-time winner of ASCAP/Chamber Music America’s Adventurous Programming Award and can be heard on nine compact disk recordings on the Argo, Albany, Aoede, Northeastern and Innova labels. Present Music engages artists and audiences in imaginative and provocative experiences with new music through ensemble performance, education and commissioning.
The other portion of this concert will feature Phillip Bush, PM keyboardist/pianist who is retiring from PM after 15 seasons. He will perform the five-movement, 22-minute György Ligeti piano concerto for his farewell performance.
Artistic Director, Kevin Stalheim comments on Philip Bush, “Phil's impact on Present Music has been immeasurable. He is one of the most deeply musical people I have ever known. He combines this musicality with an open and adventurous mind and extraordinary technical skill making him an instant and invaluable leader. We can honor his contribution by striving to build on it and by offering Phil our deepest gratitude. I will miss him. We will all miss him.”
Prokofiev studied music and electroacoustic composition at Birmingham and York Universities. He produced dance, electro and hip-hop music prior to returning to his classical roots to compose Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra which was premiered by DJ Yoda and Heritage Orchestra. The corresponding album won Best Contemporary Classical CD at the Independent Music Awards in 2010. He has also composed works for Russian pianist geNIA, Joby Burgess of Powerplant and vocal trio Juice. Gabriel lives in Hackney, London with his partner and their two young children.
Myspace: www.myspace.com/gabrielprokofiev Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQvvtELiCdo&feature=related Nonclassical: www.nonclassical.co.uk Bush has collaborated with numerous musicians and ensembles in addition to his work with PM. He made his New York recital debut at the Metropolitan Museum in 1984 and since then has performed with the London Sinfonietta, Osaka Century Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony, Houston Symphony, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Kronos Quartet, Miami String Quartet, Japanese piano quartet Typhoon, Bang on a Can All-Stars, Philip Glass Ensemble, Steve Reich and Musicians, Group for Contemporary Music, New Band, Sequitur, Parnassus, and New Music Consort. Bush is the founder of May Music in Charlotte, an annual chamber, contemporary music and film festival. He lives in Columbia, South Carolina with his wife, pianist Lynn Kompass, and their part-Siberian-Husky, Ruby. Season subscriptions and single tickets are on sale now. Single ticket prices are $30, $20 and half price for students. Subscriptions start at $65 and are half price for students. Buy online at www.presentmusic.org or call (414) 271-0711. Tickets are also available through Turner Hall Ballroom at www.pabsttheater.org, (414) 286-3663, and at the door.
All media requests for interviews, images and reviewer passes should be directed to Laura Russart. Prokofiev and Bush will arrive in Milwaukee Tuesday, September 14, 2010. This performance is supported by WMSE’s The Mad Kids.
The Present Music offices are located at 158 North Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Turner Hall Ballroom: 1032 North 4th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203
2010-11 Season Season Opener with Gabriel Prokofiev and Phillip Bush – September 18, 2010 at 8pm Thanksgiving Concert – November 21, 2010 at 4pm TOYS! Margaret Leng Tan – January 8, 2011 at 7:30pm D/IVA Iva Bittová – March 19, 2011 at 7:30pm Buffalo Nation (Bison bison) – May 7, 2011 at 4:30pm and 7:30pm Season Finale with Amy X Neuburg – June 18, 2011 at 7:30pm
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Present Music is Milwaukee’s internationally acclaimed new music ensemble. Celebrating 29 years of new music, Present Music commissions, performs, records, and tours the music of living composers. In the past quarter century, more than 55 new works, by composers from around the world, have come into existence because of Present Music. Founded by Kevin Stalheim, Present Music works closely with many of the world’s most exciting and significant composers while supporting the talents of emerging voices. It nurtures the next generation of composers through its education program, the Creation Project. Present Music is a member of the United Performing Arts Fund, which provides major financial support. PM is supported in part by grants from the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts, City of Milwaukee Arts Board, CAMPAC, and by the generous support of foundations, corporations and individuals. PM is the five-time winner of ASCAP/Chamber Music America’s Adventurous Programming Award and can be heard on nine compact disk recordings on the Argo, Albany, Aoede, Northeastern and Innova labels. Present Music engages artists and audiences in imaginative and provocative experiences with new music through ensemble performance, education and commissioning.
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