The Department of Music is proud to welcome distinguished visiting artist John Corigliano from October 16 ? 21, 2010.
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In addition to the Pulitzer Prize, Corigliano?s scores have won him the Grawemeyer Award, three Grammy Awards and an Academy Award, and have been performed and recorded by the world?s most prominent orchestras, soloists and chamber musicians. We are honored to host one of the world?s most acclaimed composers.
Join the Department of Music and Distinguished Visiting Artist John Corigliano for:
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Town and Gown Public Lecture
Monday, October 18, 7pm, Old Arts Building Foyer
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The Canadian Premiere of Circus Maximus: Symphony No. 3
Featuring?University Symphonic Wind Ensemble?
and The New Edmonton Wind Sinfonia
Thursday, October 21, 8pm, Winspear Centre for the Arts.
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Tickets for Thursday?s performance are being presold through the General Office at $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students. Tickets are also available at the door on the evening of the performance.
Circus Maximus: Symphony No. 3 is a modern day commentary on society?s never?ending bombardment and inundation of entertainment, as compared with the ?circus maximus? of the infamous imperial coliseum of Ancient Rome, where violence and barbarity was considered great entertainment for the masses. Symphony No. 3 was originally commissioned by the University of Texas at Austin Wind Ensemble, who presented it on their 2008 European tour and gave the piece its first New York premiere at Carnegie Hall.
October 21 will mark the first time Symphony No. 3 will be played in Canada.
Enjoy the experience!