Ensemble Pi: To Whom the Shoe Fits

The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation presents “To Whom the Shoe Fits,” an evening of performances by Ensemble Pi that explore the essence of the creative process through words, music, dance and images.

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
7 - 9pm

This event is anticipated to be a special evening exploring the essence of the creative process through words, music, dance, and images. The event features excerpts of letters from abstract expressionist painter Pat Passlof to her students about their craft. These are paired with musical responses from composers Sofia Gubaidulina, Augusta Read Thomas, Laura Kaminsky, and Kaija Saariaho. Performing the pieces along with Ensemble Pi will be guest artists Lucy Shelton (voice and narration) and Stefanie Larriere (dance). Ensemble Pi players: Moran Katz, clarinet; Alexis Gerlach, Cello; Idith Korman, Piano; Airi Yoshioka, violin.

Sofia Gubaidulina: Dancer on a Tightrope for violin piano and dancer (20m)
Augusta Read Thomas: Scat for flute, cl, violin, cello, and piano (10m)
Sofia Gubaidulina: Visions von Hildegard for voice (4m) 
Kaija Saariaho: Mirrors for flute and cello (7m)
Kaija Saariaho: Prelude for piano (7m)
Ursula Mamlok: Polyphony no 1. Clarinet (4m)  
Improvisation