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World Premiere of Richard Brooks’ l'Après Midi d'un Schönberg at University of North Texas in Denton on September 17
For Immediate Release
Contact: Jeffrey James Arts Consulting
516-586-3433 or jamesarts@att.net
Richard Brooks' l'Après Midi d'un Schönberg, a new vocal chamber work with libretto by author Nancy Bogen, will be given its World Premiere on Wednesday, September 17 – 8:00 PM at Voertman Hall of the University of North Texas College of Music in Denton.
The performance, by Dr. Arturo Ortega and the University of North Texas Pierrot Chamber Players, will also include Schönberg's Pierrot Lunaire and Arturo Marquez’ Danzon No. 2, arr. Bobby Lapinski.
The composer writes, “l'Après Midi d'un Schönberg (2012) is a cantata for four singers, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano (the “Pierrot” Consort). The libretto by Nancy Bogen is based on four photographs taken in the Summer of 1907 of Arnold Schoenberg, his first wife Matilda (Zemlinsky), his daughter Gertrude (Trudi), his two students Erwin Stein and Heinrich Jalowetz, and two young ladies whose names are not known.The photographer is presumed to be Arnold’s brother Heinrich, and one of the young ladies is presumed to be his girlfriend. The other lady is presumed to be Jalowetz’s girlfriend.”
“Each of the four singers takes two roles, as follows - Arnold Schoenberg/Heinrich Jalowetz (tenor), Heinrich Schoenberg/Erwin Stein (baritone), Matilda Schoenberg /”Ursula” (mezzo-soprano) and Trudi Schoenberg/”Gretchen” (soprano)” “The piece is intended to be a kind-hearted amusement and is dedicated with affection to Arnold Schoenberg’s grandson, Arnold Greissle-Schoenberg.”
The UNT performance will feature Heidi Dietrich Klein, soprano; Katrina Burggraf-Kledas, alto; Nathan Hodgson, tenor; and Daniel Myers, baritone; along with Christian Gonzalez, flute/piccolo; Bobby Lapinski, clarinet/bass clarinet; Veronika Vassileva, violin/viola; Eric Smith, cello; and Eva Polgar, piano.
The program will also be presented on September 22 at New York City's Austrian Cultural Forum.
The September 17 event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 940-369-7802 or visit http://music.unt.edu/.
Richard Brooks has composed more than ninety works in all media. His music is widely performed at major venues and festivals throughout the United States and in Europe, by such performers and organizations as North/South Consonance, the No Borders Quartet, Golden Fleece Opera Company, the iO String Quartet, pianists Peter Vinograde and Nataliya Medvedovskaya, Gregg Smith's Adirondack Festival of American Music and violist Louise Schulman with guitarist William Zito. He has been commissioned by, among others, the New York State Music Teachers National Association, twice by the Kent Philharmonia Orchestra in Grand Rapids, Michigan, twice by The Lark Ascending, by Elaine Comparone and Harpsichord Unlimited and by the Tri-Cities Opera (Binghamton, NY). Brooks’ music has been recorded for Capstone, Innova, Ravelo, Advance and New Ariel. Visit him at http://www.richardbrooksmusic.com/index.html.
Nancy Bogen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Bogen) is an American author, mixed media producer, and digital artist. She is married to Arnold Schönberg's oldest grandson by his first wife Mathilde von Zemlinsky. Nancy's works and those of her husband are archived in the UNT Music Library. The library's holdings also include Arnold Schönberg materials and the archive of Georg Schönberg, his oldest son by his first wife.
For press inquiries or more information about composer Richard Brooks or author Nancy Bogen, contact Jeffrey James Arts Consulting at 516-586-3433 or jamesarts@att.net.
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Contact: Jeffrey James Arts Consulting
516-586-3433 or jamesarts@att.net
Richard Brooks' l'Après Midi d'un Schönberg, a new vocal chamber work with libretto by author Nancy Bogen, will be given its World Premiere on Wednesday, September 17 – 8:00 PM at Voertman Hall of the University of North Texas College of Music in Denton.
The performance, by Dr. Arturo Ortega and the University of North Texas Pierrot Chamber Players, will also include Schönberg's Pierrot Lunaire and Arturo Marquez’ Danzon No. 2, arr. Bobby Lapinski.
The composer writes, “l'Après Midi d'un Schönberg (2012) is a cantata for four singers, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano (the “Pierrot” Consort). The libretto by Nancy Bogen is based on four photographs taken in the Summer of 1907 of Arnold Schoenberg, his first wife Matilda (Zemlinsky), his daughter Gertrude (Trudi), his two students Erwin Stein and Heinrich Jalowetz, and two young ladies whose names are not known.The photographer is presumed to be Arnold’s brother Heinrich, and one of the young ladies is presumed to be his girlfriend. The other lady is presumed to be Jalowetz’s girlfriend.”
“Each of the four singers takes two roles, as follows - Arnold Schoenberg/Heinrich Jalowetz (tenor), Heinrich Schoenberg/Erwin Stein (baritone), Matilda Schoenberg /”Ursula” (mezzo-soprano) and Trudi Schoenberg/”Gretchen” (soprano)” “The piece is intended to be a kind-hearted amusement and is dedicated with affection to Arnold Schoenberg’s grandson, Arnold Greissle-Schoenberg.”
The UNT performance will feature Heidi Dietrich Klein, soprano; Katrina Burggraf-Kledas, alto; Nathan Hodgson, tenor; and Daniel Myers, baritone; along with Christian Gonzalez, flute/piccolo; Bobby Lapinski, clarinet/bass clarinet; Veronika Vassileva, violin/viola; Eric Smith, cello; and Eva Polgar, piano.
The program will also be presented on September 22 at New York City's Austrian Cultural Forum.
The September 17 event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 940-369-7802 or visit http://music.unt.edu/.
Richard Brooks has composed more than ninety works in all media. His music is widely performed at major venues and festivals throughout the United States and in Europe, by such performers and organizations as North/South Consonance, the No Borders Quartet, Golden Fleece Opera Company, the iO String Quartet, pianists Peter Vinograde and Nataliya Medvedovskaya, Gregg Smith's Adirondack Festival of American Music and violist Louise Schulman with guitarist William Zito. He has been commissioned by, among others, the New York State Music Teachers National Association, twice by the Kent Philharmonia Orchestra in Grand Rapids, Michigan, twice by The Lark Ascending, by Elaine Comparone and Harpsichord Unlimited and by the Tri-Cities Opera (Binghamton, NY). Brooks’ music has been recorded for Capstone, Innova, Ravelo, Advance and New Ariel. Visit him at http://www.richardbrooksmusic.com/index.html.
Nancy Bogen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Bogen) is an American author, mixed media producer, and digital artist. She is married to Arnold Schönberg's oldest grandson by his first wife Mathilde von Zemlinsky. Nancy's works and those of her husband are archived in the UNT Music Library. The library's holdings also include Arnold Schönberg materials and the archive of Georg Schönberg, his oldest son by his first wife.
For press inquiries or more information about composer Richard Brooks or author Nancy Bogen, contact Jeffrey James Arts Consulting at 516-586-3433 or jamesarts@att.net.
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