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GUITAR PLUS concert series
second season
For its second season in New York, Guitar Plus moves to the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater
at Symphony Space, its new presenter. On April 29, Artistic Director David Leisner will be
joined by the great harpist Yolanda Kondonassis for works by Hovhaness and
Montsalvatge. And the program's highlight will be the World Premiere of a 30-minute, 4-
movement solo guitar piece by David Del Tredici, commissioned by Leisner.
On April 23, Crazy Jane, the dream trio of guitarist David Starobin, baritone Patrick Mason and
percussionist Daniel Druckman, will perform the New York Premiere of a new work by George
Crumb, as well as other works by Naito (NY Premiere), Lansky (NY premiere) and Leisner.
April 23
Crazy Jane (David Starobin, guitar, Patrick Mason, baritone, Daniel Druckman,
percussion)
George Crumb Ghosts of the Alhambra (NY premiere)
Paul Lansky Songs of Parting (NY premiere)
David Leisner Three James Tate Songs
Akemi Naito (NY premiere)
April 29
David Leisner, guitar, Yolanda Kondonassis, harp
Alan Hovhaness Spirit of Trees
Xavier Montsalvatge Fantasia
David Del Tredici World Premiere (title TBD)
Symphony Space, Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater
Broadway at 95th St.
New York, NY
7:30 pm
Tickets - $25 advance, $30 day of concert, members $20, student rush $10
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