Tuesday, December 10, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm CST
Pierrot, Avatar of the Modern Artist
The stock character Pierrot originated in the Commedia dell’Arte of 17th century Italy. This sad clown has been a source of artistic inspiration ever since, reflected in the work of French painters and Symbolist poets such as Jaques Prévert, Jules Laforgue, and Paul Verlaine. Poet Albert Giraud’s 50-poem set entitled Pierrot lunaire: rondels bergamasques, formed the basis of the commission that resulted in Arnold Schoenberg’s melodrama, Pierrot lunaire.
This unique pair of evenings will provide fascinating context for Pierrot lunaire with in-depth perspectives on the literary and theatrical histories of the Pierrot character. Each evening will culminate in a performance of Pierrot lunaire by soprano Kristina Bachrach and Guarneri Hall’s resident ensemble, NEXUS Chamber Music.
About This Evening
Pierrot the Actor—the second evening of Pierrot, Avatar of the Modern Artist—will feature a semi-staged theatrical performance of Pierrot lunaire, directed by actor-director Jim Iorio (Roosevelt University).
Artists: Kristina Bachrach, soprano; Daniel Pesca, piano; Brian Hong, violin and viola; Alexander Hersh, cello; Stefán Ragnar Höskuldsson, piccolo and flute; Graeme Steele Johnson, clarinet and bass clarinet
The evening will include a post-performance Q&A session with the performers and event organizers.
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