Open Workshop: Violin Concerto
Join critically acclaimed musician and composer Eric Chasalow and violinist/violist Miranda Cuckson for an open workshop at the Rose Art Museum. The workshop—exploring the intersections and interstices between sound art and music—will occur in the Rose's Lois Foster Wing. This performance is dedicated to the late, experimental composer and Brandeis alumnus, Alvin Lucier.
A pioneer in fusing distinct musical styles and mediums, Chasalow's collaborative artistic practice investigates how the conception of a piece of music changes when created for venues and audiences that engage the flow of time and space differently.
Visitors to the Rose are invited to listen and observe as Chasalow and Cuckson actively examine and transform music written for the violin through electronic interventions into sounds for the art gallery, experienced in ways that diverge from the concert hall.
Please note, this workshop is not a seated performance and will be recorded. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to enjoy this workshop as they experience the art in the museum's Lois Foster Wing. Separate registration is not required; however, all museum guests must reserve a timed ticket in advance of their visit.
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
Eric Chasalow is the Irving G. Fine Professor of Music, and Director of BEAMS, the Brandeis Electro-Acoustic Music Studio at Brandeis University, where he has taught since 1990. He is well known for works that combine instruments with electronic sound and has collaborated with musicians and artists to create a wide range of projects. ARRAY, the International Computer Music Association journal, has written that his music "clearly establishes him as one of the leaders of our times."
Chasalow's music is programmed worldwide, with recent performances in Basel, Boston, La Paz, Los Angeles, Milan, New York, and Rome. He has been commissioned to write for Guido Arbonelli, Tony Arnold, Lucia Bova, Tim Brady, Bruno Schneider, Vicki Ray, Talea Ensemble, Musicatreize, New York New Music Ensemble, Network for New Music, Boston Modern Orchestra Project, and many others. The Eric Chasalow collection in the Library of Congress was established in 2009.
Miranda Cuckson is an acclaimed violinist and violist, internationally regarded for her expressive and versatile performances of a vast repertoire from the new works to classic pieces. She made her Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium) debut playing Walter Piston's concerto with the American Symphony Orchestra. Recent recital appearances include the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music series, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Miller Theatre, Strathmore, the Look and Listen Festival and many more. In addition to working with emerging artists, Cuckson has worked with an array of renowned composers and has recorded several award-winning albums.
Cuckson is a member of artist collectives AMOC and counter)induction and founder of Nunc. She studied at The Juilliard School, from Pre-College through to receiving her doctorate and the Presser Award. She teaches at New School University/Mannes School of Music.