The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Rushes Ensemble in Rushes
Vancouver New Music presents Rushes Ensemble in a performance of Michael Gordon’s Rushes at the Orpheum Annex (823 Seymour Street) on Saturday (November 22) at 8 p.m.
Rushes is a 60-minute piece that features the undulating harmonies of seven bassoons. Gordon shifts polyrhythmic material through timbre and dynamics while weaving melodic lines into waves of rhythmic texture.
Formed in 2012, Rushes Ensemble includes U.S.-based bassoonists Rachael Elliott, Dana Jessen, Michael Harley, Lynn Hileman, Jeffrey Lyman, Saxton Rose, and Maya Stone. This unique septet is dedicated to expanding and diversifying the contemporary repertoire for the bassoon through live performances, innovative collaborations and commissioning new works.
Tickets to Rushes is $15 to $35 and available online in advance.
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