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Interstitial: A Book of (Musical) Stories

  • Newman Recital Hall (AHF) (map)

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Admission is free. Reservations required.

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DESCRIPTION:
Los Angeles is a magnet for diverse individuals who embrace, explore, and celebrate their unique and intersectional identities. For Interstitial: A Book of (Musical) Stories, noted composers and librettists are teaming up to create six original pieces inspired by and amplifying the in-between cultures of the city, which will be performed by the nationally recognized chamber ensemble Brightwork newmusic and renowned vocal sextet HEX. Topics of this extraordinary, multi-part concert will include migration, gentrification, community, and more.

Composers:
Nicolas Lell Benavides
Carolyn Chen
Saunder Choi
Veronika Krausas
Molly Pease
Fahad Siadat

Librettists:
Molly Bendall
Rickerby Hinds
Sarah LaBrie
Warren Liu
Renée Reynolds
Brian Sonia-Wallace

Following the premiere of the six exciting new works, the creators, performers, and audience will form rotating breakout groups to share their personal interstitial experiences in L.A.

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