Chapel Series Concert II – A celebration of Robert Aitken
- ROBERT AITKEN, My Song for two flutes
- ROBERT AITKEN, Lalita for solo flute and ensemble
- TORU TAKEMITSU, Bryce for flute, 2 harps, marimba and percussion
- IANNIS XENAKIS, Phlegra for 11 instruments
- BRIAN CHERNEY, Die Klingende Zeit
This program was created by and will be performed in collaboration with the celebrated Canadian flutist/composer/conductor Robert Aitken. Aitken has worked with numerous composers such John Cage, George Crumb, Elliott Carter, and Toru Takemitsu to name a few. In this unique collaboration with SMO, Aitken will be playing some of his own music and Toru Takemitsu’s Bryce, and conducting works by Iannis Xenakis and Canadian composer Brian Cherney.
Get to know Robert Aitken
Have a listen to this in-depth profile of multi-faceted artist Robert Aitken on the SOUNDLAB New Music Podcast hosted by Paul Steenhuisen.
