New Voices, New Perspectives January 21, 7:00 PM, Columbia, MO Join Alarm Will Sound for an evening of groundbreaking music featuring works by Oscar Bettison, Brittany J. Green, and Nnux, whose bold and imaginative creations redefine the boundaries of contemporary music. Oscar Bettison Known for his “formidable imagination and originality” (The New York Times), Oscar Bettison crafts music that pushes the limits of sound and storytelling. His work often blurs the lines between classical, experimental, and popular music, delivering an…
Paper Pianos “I come from refugee parents forced to immigrate to the US as a consequence of the Lebanese Civil War. And my parents come from refugee parents. …One’s relationship to ‘home’ has played a large role in my music.” —Mary Kouyoumdjian (composer) Alarm Will Sound presents Paper Pianos, an evening-length multimedia masterpiece that delves into the emotional landscapes of dislocation, longing, and resilience experienced by refugees. Created by composer Mary Kouyoumdjian and director Nigel Maister, this work interweaves live…
Meredith Monk and members of her acclaimed Vocal Ensemble join forces with Alarm Will Sound for a night of works spanning her singular career, including Night, Realm Variations and the world premiere of The Five Jewels and Hands in the Dirt from Indra’s Net (instrumental suite), an all-orchestral adaptation of music from her latest evening-length performance work.