Wayward Music Series: Neil Rolnick w/ Jennifer Choi & Kathleen Supové
$5-$15 donation at the door
Neil Rolnick, computers
Jennifer Choi, violin
Kathleen Supové, piano
Neil Rolnick – Deal with the Devil
Neil Rolnick – Selected works
Composer Neil Rolnick pioneered the use of computers in musical performance, beginning in the late 1970s. Though much of his work connects music and technology, and is therefore considered in the realm of “experimental” music, Rolnick’s music has always been highly melodic and accessible, and has been characterized by critics as “sophisticated,” “hummable and engaging,” and as having “good senses of showmanship and humor.” Rolnick is joined in this concert by his frequent collaborators, Jennifer Choi on violin and Kathleen Supové on piano. Both are stars in their own rights, performing regularly around the world with a virtual who’s who of contemporary composers and adventurous ensembles. The program will feature Deal With The Devil, which was written for Jennifer and Kathleen in 2017, involving a virtuosic combination of instrumental playing and real time digital processing, controlled by all three players. Rolnick will also perform a couple of his signature mash-up pieces, featuring unusual takes on folk tunes and on two classic Everly Brothers recordings.