Newspeak

Saturday, February 17, 5:30 pm

Newspeak, New York's only ensemble dedicated to the music of social-engagement, explores the power of the individual in the face of external forces through this concert of exciting works for solo performer. Music by Rzewski, Edwards, Messiaen, Eisler, Beglarian and Burhans.

Newspeak

http://newspeakmusic.org

Originally founded in 2001, Newspeak has existed in a number of forms. From the free improvisation and group composition of the 2001-2002 Ann Arbor-based line-up to the more traditional chamber music version of the 2003 Aspen ensemble, Newspeak has always actively sought a fusion of art music and political thought that is significant, meaningful and communicative. The current New York-based ensemble, founded in 2004, derives its sound from the energy and performance practice of rock music, contemporary improvisation and contemporary notated music, and features some of the finest young musicians from around the city. The 2006-2007 season includes a performance as part of John Zorn's Full Force New Rock Complexity Festival, a residency at Princeton University, and the world premiere of works by Oscar Bettison, Toby Driver, Scott Smallwood, John Supko, Samson Young, Judd Greenstein and group founder David T. Little.