Voices & Piano: Diversions. Madeline Hildebrand, piano

Pianist Madeline Hildebrand is recognized for her departure from tradition and once again she captivates us with new compositions, this time showcasing the piano in concert with a second voice vying to be heard. The relationship of piano and voice in Peter Ablinger's cycle suggests a competition rather than collaboration, as each piece features spoken words by a well-known individual. Eaton’s Free is built around an electronic pitch-following sine wave that attempts to mimic the piano, to no avail, resulting in a strange human-computer counterpoint. Donnacha Dennehy creates a world of competing overtones by incorporating the soundtrack of a detuned piano, Wallen inserts the voice of Louis Couperin into a flurry of chaotic nursery rhymes, while Kate Soper’s fascinating composition for speaking/singing pianist requires Madeline’s own voice.

She will be joined by Cathy Wood (clarinet) and Kerry DuWors (violin) in premieres of commissioned works by Canadian composers David Braid* and Michael Matthews.* Curated by Michael Matthews.

*30th Anniversary GroundSwell commissions, funded by GroundSwell.

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