Donald Berman presents Other Transcendentalists, honoring one of the 20th century's most iconoclastic composers, Charles Ives, by placing two of his solo piano works in conversation with a set of newly commissioned musical portraits of women who were pivotal figures in American Transcendentalism.
A multidimensional pianist, pedagogue and scholar, Donald Berman has won tremendous acclaim for his "stupendous abilities, both athletic and intellectual" (Boston Sunday Globe) and performances hailed as "stunning, adventurous and substantive" (New York Times).
With an emphasis on presenting American music of the 20th and 21st centuries, Berman's inventive recital programs have been featured on the biggest stages for contemporary music across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. An enthusiastic commissioner of new music, he has added more than 200 works to the contemporary canon — many of which he performs alongside classical repertoire to provoke new and fascinating revelations and connections across periods and styles.
Berman's body of work as a recording artist demonstrates his engagement with the music of our time. His albums have included numerous world-premiere recordings and illuminating performances of previously unknown works of 20th-century American composers, including Charles Ives, Carl Ruggles, Elliott Carter and Roger Sessions. As a concerto soloist and chamber musician, Berman's discography includes collaborations with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, soprano Susan Narucki, and the Borromeo Quartet.
This recital is free and open to the public. No ticket required.
A digital program link will be provided here prior to the recital.
Berman will hold a master class on Oct. 29 at 2:30 p.m. in Timashev Recital Hall.
All events are subject to change.
Getting Here
Park in the Arps Garage (open to visitors M–F after 4 p.m. and on weekends) just north of the Timashev Music building.
The Timashev Recital Hall is located on the ground floor, at the far north end of the building.