Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series: Currents of Change

Juantio Becenti, composer
Lucy Fitz Gibbon, soprano
Sharon Wei^*, viola
Zachary Mowitz, cello

“Currents of Change”

This program explores themes of water and water rights through music. Featured performers soprano Lucy Fitz Gibbon (Bard College Conservatory), violist Sharon Wei* and cellist Zachary Mowitz (LA Philharmonic) will premiere Juantio Becenti’s work based on Supreme Court rulings and Navajo water rights. Also included on the program are Nick Bernardino’s piece for cello and electronics, reflecting coral reef decline, and Ian Cusson’s solo viola work La Pieta, inspired by Kent Monkman’s painting of Indigenous water protectors.

This concert, which is part of a residency that also includes engagement with Contemporary Music Studio members, composition and graduate students, is supported by the Music Undergraduate GiftFund and the Ivey Business School. 

Location: von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University

Livestream: This event will be available to watch live via livestream at music.uwo.ca/events/livestream

This event is presented as part of the Don Wright Faculty of Music “Fridays at 12:30” concert series, an eclectic mix of music featuring guest artists, faculty, and students. Concerts are planned to be less than 60 minutes in length, making them a great way to spend your lunch hour! For more "Fridays" events, visit music.uwo.ca/events/fridays.html

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*Western Music faculty member

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