“This evening's compositions will consist of a mélange of styles, following on Clarke’s desire to break down the musical barriers between genres. Each piece will be prefaced with a spoken quote, curated from various luminaries – favorite writers, politicians, etc. – followed by a musical exploration and interpretation of the concept or sentiment of the quote. Through a series of recurring musical motives and the central focus on democracy and its place in our modern life, the several pieces in the concert can be seen as one larger whole, almost a suite of sorts. Clarke will be joined on stage by colleagues from his alma mater, the University of Southern Maine, as well as Longy students, to bring his works to life.”
Join us for a post-show soirée in Wolfinsohn, where there will be additional live music.