Tyshawn Sorey is a visionary artist who is erasing the lines of musical preconceptions. The 2017 MacArthur Fellow has a wide-ranging creative practice, embracing the roles of composer, conductor, multi-instrumentalist, scholar, and educator. This Portrait features two new works, written for ensembles with which Sorey has close ties.
Performers: Tyshawn Sorey (composer), JACK Quartet, International Contemporary Ensemble
Miller's flagship series Composer Portraits exposes audiences to the boundary-breaking music of today, with evening-length immersions that explore the work of a single composer in depth and include onstage discussions with the composers. Learn more: https://www.millertheatre.com/event-series/composer-portraits
Major support for Composer Portraits is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Single Ticket Discounts:
STUDENTS Columbia student tickets are $7 for all performances. All other college students receive a 40% discount.
COLUMBIA AFFILIATES 40% discount for faculty and staff with CUID