Julietta Curenton is the newly appointed Assistant Professor of Flute at Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia. Ms. Curenton’s solo pursuits include commissioning women and African American composers to write new, innovative and accessible works for the flute which have been featured on New York's WQXR Young Artists Showcase, Philadelphia's WRTI's Performance Studio and her debut album entitled "Harambee: The Power of Sisterhood.”She has collaborated extensively with acclaimed groups such as the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Imani Winds, The Ritz Chamber Players, Baltimore Symphony, Soulful Symphony and the American Composers Orchestra.
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WCM at Deep Water Fest!
Join us on June 17th for Parallax of Quantum, a mind-blowing collaboration with our friends at the Deep Water Literary Fest. A celebration and cerebration of George Orwell, with readings from his timeless jeremiad 1984, set in a dreamlike fabric of real-time electronic music, video and live string quartet. All filtered through and flowing from the fertile imagination of D.J. Spooky.
July 18th at 7:30PM
The enchanted flute of guest artist Carol Wincenc is at the center of this program of short, intimate works arising from the earth, just like us... Lulu's Social Club, Jeffersonville Bake Shop 7:30 PM
July 19th at 7PM
Join WCM artists for rehearsal and discussion on works from our July 20th program, Water, Land, Life. Catskill Art Space 48 Main Street Livingston Manor, NY
July 20th at 8PM
Earth, water, shifting weather patterns and the Arctic stars all resound through this program of works that move with the planet.
TAK Ensemble
Regarded as “one of the most prominent ensembles in the United States practicing truly experimental music” (I Care If You Listen), TAK delivers energetic performances "that combine crystalline clarity with the disorienting turbulence of a sonic vortex.” (WIRE Magazine). The ensemble “impresses with the organicity of their sound, their dynamism and virtuosity” (New Sounds, WQXR).
Andrew Zhou, piano
Born in San Diego and raised in British Columbia and California’s Bay Area, pianist Andrew Zhou has been noted for his “great sensitivity” and “luminous technique” (Anaclase), as well as performances of “extraordinary energy” whose “sonic range and expressive power stun under his steely fingers” (ResMusica). Second-prize laureate at the Concours International de Piano d’Orléans, where he garnered four special awards (Prix Samson François, Prix Chevillion-Bonnaud, Prix Olivier Greif, Prix Isang Yun), Mr. Zhou has been heard on WQXR and France Musique, and has worked closely with leading composers of our time, including Unsuk Chin, Tristan Murail, and Walter Zimmermann as well with numerous conductors including Matthias Pintscher, Jean-Philippe Wurtz, and Julien Leroy.
Hannah Kendall, Composer in Residence
Known for her attentive arrangements and immersive world-building, Hannah Kendall’s music looks beyond the boundaries of composition. Her work bridges gaps between different musical cultures, both honouring and questioning the contemporary tradition while telling new stories through it. Contrasting fine detail with limitless abandon, she has become renowned both as a composer and a storyteller, confronting our collective history with narratively-driven pieces centred on bold mission statements.
Aidan Plank, doublebass
Bassist Aidan Plank currently serves as bassist for the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and is an in demand freelance musician in Cleveland, OH. He has performed with Joe Lovano, Dan Wall, David Berkman, Joe Maneri, Vanessa Rubin, The Cleveland Orchestra, Randal Woolf, and many others. Aidan currently teaches at Kent State University and the Tri-C Jazzfest Academy.
Daniel Lippel, guitar
Guitarist Daniel Lippel, called an “exciting soloist” (New York Times) and “precise and sensitive” (Boston Globe) has a multi-faceted career as a performer and recording artist. He has premiered more than fifty solo and chamber works, many written for him, recording several on his label, New Focus Recordings.