FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Sarah Snyder
ssnyder3@umd.edu
301-405-8151
February 20, 2013 – College Park, MD – On March 10 at 3pm, the University of Maryland Wind Orchestra (UMWO), under the direction of Dr. Michael Votta, will honor Joseph Schwantner and celebrate his 70th birthday with the world premiere of the composer’s Trilogy at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
Trilogy is comprised of three works that were conceived independently through three commissions over 29 years. Yet, Schwantner visualized each piece as part of a whole. He says, “While each work is self-contained, I always envisioned the possibility that they could be combined to form a larger and more expansive three-movement formal design.” UMWO’s premiere will be the first time that Shwantner’s vision comes to fruition.
The program also includes Steve Reich’s Double Sextet, which was commissioned and premiered by eighth blackbird in 2008.
About Joseph Schwantner
Known for his dramatic and unique style, Joseph Shwantner is one of the most prominent American composers today. A gifted orchestral colorist, he is the recipient of many awards, grants and fellowships, including the Pulitzer Prize and Charles Ives Prize. He will celebrate his 70th birthday on March 22nd.
About Michael Votta, Conductor
Praised for his drive and ability to communicate artistic thoughts, Michael Votta joined the faculty of the UMD School of Music in the fall of 2008. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting from the Eastman School of Music and maintains an active schedule as a guest conductor and clinician. In addition to being the author of numerous articles on wind literature and conducting, Votta performs as a clarinetist throughout the United States and Europe.
Tickets
More information can be found on our web site. Tickets for this performance are $25/$10 (Regular/Students), and can be purchased online or by calling (301) 405-ARTS (2787).
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The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. An agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development, the MSAC provides financial support and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations, units of government, colleges and universities for arts activities. Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Learn more about the Clarice Smith Center's donor support.