Poetica Musica: Voices of Greenwich Village

Poetica Musica will present a concert inspired by Greenwich Village composers in the Red Ballroom.

The evening will feature performances by Oren Fader and William Anderson on guitar, Barry Crawford on flute, Molly Morkoski on piano, and Eleanor Valkenburg, soprano.

Featured works include:

• Preludes for solo piano and songs by George Gershwin
• The History of the Tango for flute and guitar by Astor Piazzolla
• Romanian Folk Dances and excerpts from 44 Duos for Violins (arranged for guitar duo) by Béla Bartók
• The Alcotts from Concord Sonata by Charles Ives
• Additional selections by contemporary composers

Greenwich Village, long considered a hub of American Bohemian culture, was known throughout the early and mid-20th century for its eclectic, avant-garde residents. Small art galleries, experimental theater, and groundbreaking publications flourished alongside dynamic political and social movements. The neighborhood has also been home to an array of influential classical composers, including Philip Glass, Antonín Dvořák, Béla Bartók, Astor Piazzolla, David Del Tredici, and many others.

Fee: $30; $25 for OWG members, seniors (62+), and full-time students with valid I.D.

Please note: A pre-concert talk will be conducted at 7:30 pm, and a reception, with light refreshments, will be held immediately after the concert on the West Porch.