Georgia Tech School of Music Presents:
Exploration
Georgia Tech School of Music Presents:
Exploration
Wednesday, November 17th, 2021
7:30pm
Ferst Center for the Arts
The Georgia Tech Concert Orchestra presents the Georgia premiere of “Archipelago”, a piece by American composer Alex Shapiro. This is followed by a performance of Beethoven’s second symphony, a work which possesses a sense of vitality and cheerfulness that belies the composer’s tormented feelings over the loss of his hearing.
Program
Georgia Tech Concert Orchestra
Archipelago (2009) [Georgia Premiere] |
Alex Shapiro
(b. 1962)
|
Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36 (1806) I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio II. Larghetto III. Scherzo: Allegro IV. Allegro molto |
Ludwig van Beethoven
(1770 - 1827)
|
Program Notes - Archipelago
I live in a beautiful archipelago in which each island has a distinct character. Some are similar to each other, and others cause me to wonder what the geo-and meteorological forces could have been to make them so contrasting. This piece is not dissimilar, as it wends its way through a series of cohesive but varied segments, each subject to the forces of my own emotional geology.
Similarly, a musical ensemble is its own archipelago: wonderfully contrasting individuals who, when experienced together, form a compelling, unified group. As with navigating the channels and straits between isles, or those of one's psyche, ARCHIPELAGO offers a journey, and every listener will experience the landscape differently.
Composer Bio - Alex Shapiro
Alex Shapiro (b. New York City, 1962) composes acoustic and electroacoustic solo, chamber, choral, and symphonic pieces known for their lyricism and drama. Published by Activist Music, her works are heard daily in concerts and broadcasts across the U.S. and internationally, and they can be found on over thirty commercially released recordings from around the world.
Ms. Shapiro advocates for fellow creators through many published writings, webinars, and a wide scope of volunteer leadership. She is the Symphonic & Concert writer member on the Board of Directors of ASCAP, and she also serves on the boards of the ASCAP Foundation, The Aaron Copland Fund for Music, and University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Laboratories marine research center.
Educated at The Juilliard School and Manhattan School of Music as a student of Ursula Mamlok and John Corigliano, Alex moved from Manhattan to Los Angeles in 1983, and in 2007 relocated to Washington State's remote San Juan Island, where she composes in a home perched on the water's edge, surrounded by wildlife. An award-winning nature photographer, Alex's images and music can be experienced on her website, www.alexshapiro.org.
Georgia Tech Concert Orchestra Members
Violin I
Noriyuki Shinagawa, Concertmaster | Biomedical Engineering, 4th year |
Andrew An, Assistant Concertmaster | Mechanical Engineering, 3rd year |
Dalton Yu | Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 3rd year |
Jasmine Hsu | Industrial Design, 1st year |
Heesuk Son | Music Technology, 3rd year |
Sohum Gala | Computer Science, 3rd year |
Lawrence Ro | Electrical Engineering, 1st year |
Felice Xie | Industrial Systems Engineering, 3rd year |
Violin II
Arvind Ramaswami, Principal | Computer Science, 1st year masters |
Melanie Su | Biomedical Engineering, 3rd year |
Vikram Chodapaneedi | Aerospace Engineering, 2nd year |
Avery Taylor | Computer Science, 2nd year |
Jack Turbush | Aerospace Engineering, 1st year |
Colin Cassell | Computer Science, 3rd year |
Viola
Andrew Chow, Principal | Biomedical Engineering, 3rd year |
Amanda Bock | Public Policy, 2nd year |
Hridee Haq | Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, 4th year |
Juliette Morrell | Business Administration |
Ivy Xue | Neuroscience, 2nd year |
Cello
Tyler Bierfreund, Principal | Electrical Engineering/Physics, 3rd year |
Youngho Yoo | Algorithms, Combinatorics, and Optimization, 5th year PhD |
Dawei Liu | Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 1st year |
Evan Zhou | Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 1st year |
Bass
Ethan Feng, Principal | Computer Science, 2nd year |
Flute
Christine Lee | International Affairs, 1st year |
Michelle Pi | Biology, 1st year |
Oboe
Nicholas Lowe | Environmental Engineering, 1st year |
Anthony Otlowski | Aerospace Engineering, 1st year |
Clarinet
Nidhi Desai | Atmospheric Science, 1st year PhD |
Patrick Phelan | Chemistry, 3rd year |
Bassoon
Derek Rizzi | Civil Engineering, 4th year |
Lixin Zheng | Mathematics, 2nd year |
Horn
Matthew Reingold | Materials Science and Engineering, 3rd year |
Kate Blake | Electrical Engineering, 3rd year |
Trumpet
Qufei (Fiona) Hou | Music Technology, 1st year |
Xiao Lin | Electrical Engineering, 1st year |
Percussion
Taylor Chevalier | Mechanical Engineering, 5th year |
Alex Evitt | Aerospace Engineering, 1st year |
Upcoming Concerts
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Georgia Tech School of Music
Through interdisciplinary degree programs, outstanding performance ensembles, and innovative research endeavors, the Georgia Tech School of Music cultivates a rich legacy of musical traditions and develops cutting-edge technologies to help define music's future. The School serves students in bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs in music technology and offers innovative performance opportunities, courses, and cultural and artistic experiences for students throughout the Institute.