Ingrid Gordon's

Upcoming Performances

Ingrid Gordon and Pascal Archer perform "Cadenzas",
a program of contemporary duos for clarinet and percussion exploring rhythmic freedom to be performed in Queens and Manhattan.

ca * den * za
noun 1. A virtuoso solo passage inserted into a movement in a concerto or other work typically near the end.

Concert 1:
Sunday, June 19 at 4 PM
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
33-50 82nd St., Jackson Heights, Queens, NY
Tickets: $15 adults $10 students

Concert 2:
Tuesday, June 21 at 8:30 PM
6th Street Synagogue
325 E. 6th St., Manhattan
Tickets: $15 (includes one free drink)

Program Info

Archer and Gordon’s Cadenzas program explores the idea of freedom in music and how contemporary composers have explored this idea in their music, using the melodic beauty of the clarinet and the rhythmic drive of percussion as their medium.

Cadenzas by Canadian composer Alexina Louie, whose work informs the theme of the program, employs cadenzas to show off the brilliant virtuosity of the performers. In Jitterbug/Ballad by Chris Rozé, a stratospheric clarinet cadenza introduces a soulful, graceful slow tune for clarinet and marimba. Sonata for Clarinet and Percussion by John Heins, uses a clarinet cadenza as a bridge that connects disparate sections of the work. Finally, in Yeni Makam 4 by Edward Hines the sensual writing of the clarinet part is inspired by traditional improvisatory and melodic techniques found in classical Turkish music. Traditional Turkish instruments, lays down a steady groove.

For concerts with Percussia, please refer to Percussia's
calendar page.

Photos: Mark Stephen Kornbluth