Torsten Wiesel 100th Birthday Celebration — live event
Curated by Torsten Wiesel, this performance celebrates the occasion of his centennial birthday. In this program, Dr. Wiesel shares his diverse musical taste from the baroque era to the present day. The evening features a world premiere of a commissioned work written by Mike McGinnis, inspired by the essays and ideas of Seneca culture. Performers Johnny Gandelsman, Violin Erika Dohi, Piano Michael Nicolas, Cello Jeff Paul, Oboe The Seneca Sextet - Dana Lyn, Viola - Sara Schoenbeck, Bassoon - Nathan Koci, Accordion - Carmen Quill, Acoustic Bass - Thomas Heberer, Trumpet - Mike McGinnis, Clarinet and Saxophone Cori Bargmann, Master of Ceremonies Program J. S. BACH Fugue from Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C Major, BWV 564 SCHUBERT Allegro molto from Sonatina for Violin and PIano in D Major, D. 384 LIGETI Capriccio from Solo Cello Sonata BERIO Sequenza VII for Oboe MIKE MCGINNIS "Life Is Long If..." (World Premiere)
Starts: 2024-06-04T19:30:00Z
Ends: 2024-06-04T21:30:00Z
Where: 154 West 57th Street, New York, New York 10019, United States
Price: $28.0