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Vicki Ray
VICKI RAY
performs Saturday, Aug 29 at 8pm at Carlsbad Community Church.
VICKI RAY performs a concert of music for piano with electronics by Steve Reich, Donnacha Dennehy and Somei Satoh, and is joined by violinist Todd Reynolds for Meredith Monk's "Gotham Lullaby."
"Ray's fingers, which were on continuous virtuosic dancing display, played with hypnotic intensity ... marvelous free-form artistry." - Los Angeles Times
VICKI RAY is one of the leading interpreters of contemporary piano music. Known for thoughtful and innovative programming which seeks to redefine the piano recital in the 21st century, Vicki's concerts often include electronics, video, recitation and improvisation. She has worked with some of the most prominent composers of our time, including György Ligeti, Pierre Boulez, Steve Reich, Elliott Carter, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Steven Stucky, David Lang, and Julia Wolfe.
ABOUT CARLSBAD MUSIC FESTIVAL
The 12th annual Carlsbad Music Festival is a 3-day summer celebration of "adventurous music by the beach" on Friday-Sunday, August 28-30 in the charming seaside Village of Carlsbad.
Carlsbad Music Festival, called "one of the area's most innovative music showcases" by KPBS, features 60+ performances of creative music of all kinds. These include 3 ticketed Mainstage concerts, the FREE Village Music Walk on Saturday, FREE Concerts in the Park on Sunday, and the FREE "New Currents" stage on Saturday and Sunday. The Festival programming is an eclectic mix of creative and adventurous music ranging from contemporary classical, jazz, and world music, to indie rock and musicians who work across genres and fall between the cracks.
The Carlsbad Music Festival is a nationally-acclaimed presenter and a beloved community event that draws thousands from near and far for its unique programming and beautiful setting.
ARTIST HIGHLIGHTS
Dozens of adventurous bands, ensembles, and soloists will take part in the 12th Annual Carlsbad Music Festival. The ticketed Mainstage Artists are New York-based violinist and electronics wizard Todd Reynolds, Los Angeles-based acclaimed contemporary pianist Vicki Ray, and Encinitas-based master Indian sitarist Kartik Seshadri.
Highlights of the 60+ free performances include San Diego Opera's "Opera Exposed!" in a first-ever collaboration between our organizations, a New Orleans-style second line march through the Village by Euphoria Brass Band, up and coming psychedelic indie pop by Inspired and the Sleep, 1920's and 30's Americana music from urban blues to mountain fiddle by the G Burns Jug Band, traditional Persian classical music by Koroush Taghavi, and contemporary works for piano duo by Hocket.
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LocationCarlsbad Community Church (View)
3175 Harding St
Carlsbad, CA 92008
United States
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