“And I Always Thought” – Music by Martin Bresnick

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Music by the visionary composer Martin Bresnick takes center stage at this special 80th birthday event, where a stellar roster of artists performs a program devoted entirely to his recent chamber works, including three New York premieres. On the faculty of Yale School of Music for an extraordinary 50 years, Bresnick has enjoyed one of the most influential teaching careers in contemporary American composition.

Parisot (2016)
I. Paradox  II. Parallels  III. Paragon
Ashley Bathgate, cello

Bitter Suite (2021)
I. Ofyn Veg (On the Road)
II. Mayn Rue Plats (My Resting Place)
III. Chorny Kot/Shvartse Kats (Black Cat)
IV. Dona, Dona
Emma Meinrenken, violin
Lisa Moore, piano

Bundists (Robert, György and me) (2015)
Lisa Moore, piano

And I Always Thought (2015)
Emma Meinrenken violin
Graeme Steele Johnson, clarinet
Lisa Moore, piano

Josephine the Singer (2012)
Michael Ferri, violin

Every Thing Must Go (2007)
I. Andante
II. G. L. in memoriam
III. Pensoso, con sobrio espressione
PRISM Quartet

Hagyaték (Legacy) (2023) New York Premiere
Icarus Quartet