April 13th, 2008

"Women's Voices, Women's Vision"
A Celebration of Women in the Arts!
St. Mark's Church-in-the-Bowery
131 E. 10th St. (@ 2nd Ave.)
New York, New York

Composer Margaret Anne Schedel who has been profiled by apple.com, and whose works have been heard throughout the United States and abroad, will be in attendance at this concert where the world premiere of her "Albedo .12" for bass with gut strings and amplifier will be played by bassist Jessica Powell. Schedel will be
speaking about the piece. World renowned composer and pianist Gabriela Lena Frank whose works have been commissioned by the Brentano String Quartet, the Kronos String Quartet, the Houston Symphony, and the Promusica Orchestra will be performing her Cuatro Canciones Andinas with mezzo-soprano Laurie Rubin. Also on the program: "L'Astratto, Voglio sì vò cantar", cantata, Op. 8 by Barbara Strozzi (with authentic instruments performed by members of Callisto Ascending Baroque Ensemble), "Prelude, Allegro and Pastorale" for viola and clarinet by Rebecca Clarke, "Barn Dances" for piano, flute, and clarinet by Libby Larsen, "Soliloquy" for piano trio by Shulamit Ran, and three songs ("Hai Luli", "Havanaise", and "Les Filles de Cadix") by Pauline Viardot.

Tickets are $10, and $5 for seniors and students. Click the link below to purchase tickets online or call 1-800-838-3006 to order by phone.