Rands at 90 (Part 2)

Renowned composer Bernard Rands (b. 1934) will celebrate his 90th birthday with a two-day residency at Guarneri Hall. The event will feature works that deeply influenced Rands, compositions from his own seven-decade career, and pieces written by composers on whom Rands has had a profound influence. Get tickets now, see program, or view Rands at 90 (Part 1).

In addition to the music, Rands will talk about his life and his earliest influences, illuminate elements in his work, and talk about the music of the composers that have followed him. The two-day event will conclude with a party in honor of Mr. Rands.

Artists include the Terra String Quartet; NOIS Saxophone Quartet; Kristina Bachrach, soprano; and Alexander Hersh, cello.

Program for Saturday, March 9

Bernard Rands: Memo 9 for solo cello—World Premiere
Alexander Hersh, cello

Claude Debussy: String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10
Terra String Quartet

Augusta Read Thomas: Magic Gardens Movement 2, “Celebration”
Terra String Quartet

Bernard Rands: String Quartet No. 3 (“Islands of Repose”)
Terra String Quartet

Read the program notes here. Attending both “Rands at 90” events? Add a third concert and get the subscription discount (3 concerts for $100)! Visit the Events Calendar.