Elegance and Nuance Meet Innovation: University Faculty Artist Concert

February 27, Faculty Artist Concert: Elegance and Nuance Meet Innovation The evening will feature the grand Poulenc Sextet for Piano, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon, selections of operatic arias, and a world premiere of "a dance is a kind of wish" – a concertino for cello and chamber ensemble in honor of the University’s 150th anniversary – by one of the foremost up-and-coming talents of our generation, Reno native Paul Novak. Described as “ ‘spellbinding’ (Washington Post) the music of Chicago-based Novak immerses listeners in shimmering and subtly crafted musical worlds full of color, motion, light, and magic.” His new composition, a dance is a kind of wish, plays on the celebration of dance – the rhythm, buoyancy, exciting, animated intensity, and cycling kaleidoscopic colors. It’s fun, and transformative, leading into the “wish”, a nostalgic longing, expressive, reminiscing piece,” says Novak. Paul Novak is a Reno native, having attended the Davidson Academy, performed in the Reno Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, and studied composition with School of Music professor James Winn. Novak’s excitement for creating the piece is evident, “It’s like coming full circle. I love that my mentors reached out; they were so formative in my early training. I love the opportunity to write and showcase this micro concerto for cello and seven instruments. It is meant to showcase all nine players.” Novak will be in residence with the School of Music for three days. Of the experience, he mentions “I look forward to being back in Reno, working with the University, the students. It’s always nice coming home.” "a dance is a kind of wish" premieres on Tuesday, February 27 at 7:30 pm at Hall Recital Hall Tickets: FREE More information: http://www.unr.edu/music

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