Composer Carpenter - The Music and Instruments of Harry Partch
This event is in the past
Every day, through May 15
Various locations (around Vancouver, BC)
Central Vancouver (Seattle)
This is an in-person event
Donation
All Ages
The following description comes from the event organizer.
Concerts, talks, and films, celebrating the music and instruments of visionary American composer Harry Partch. During his life (1901-1974) he was known for his work in the tuning system of just intonation, and his decision to invent new instruments to perform in this tuning. These large, sculptural inventions are as iconic as the music Partch composed for them.The NOW Society is pleased to present Charles Corey, Bonnie Whiting, nine instruments from the Harry Partch Instrumentarium, SONIC/Symbiotic and the NOW Society Ensemble in this mini festival of events at 8EAST!
@8EAST 8 EAST Pender Street May 12 - 15
Reserve Tickets
limited drop in seating will also be available
Featuring
Guests Artists
Charles Corey guitar and voice Bonnie Whiting percussion and voice
SONIC/Symbiotic
Anju Singh, Adrian Avendaño, Ben Brown percussion
Roxanne Nesbitt Ceramic Instruments • design and creation
NOW Society Ensemble
Jorrit Dijkstra saxophone Joshua Zubot violin Sina Ettehad kamanche Lisa Cay Miller piano
Link to Artist bios
May 12 8-9pm Informal Talk and meet the instruments
May 12 9pm Film Screenings: Music Studio and Windsong on the 8EAST Plaza
May 13 7pm Talk: A Composer Seduced Into Carpentry: Exploring the World of Harry Partch
May 13 8pm Concert: Improvisations with the Now Society Ensemble
May 14 1pm Concert: Performances with SONIC/Symbiotic on the 8EAST Plaza
May 14 8pm Talk: Exploring Partch's Theoretical Framework and Compositional Philosophy
May 15 1, 2 and 3 pm 30 minute Concerts: Performances of Harry Partch Compositions on the 8EAST Plaza