Distinguished Visiting Composer - Avner Dormanat Packard Performance Hall

Avner Dorman writes music of intricate craftsmanship and rigorous technique, expressed with a soulful and singular voice. A native of Israel now living in the United States, Dorman draws on a variety of cultural and historical influences in composing, resulting in music that affects an emotional impact while exploring new territories. His music utilizes an exciting and complex rhythmic vocabulary, as well as unique timbres and colors in orchestral, chamber, and solo settings. His compositions are “wide-ranging, appealing, breathtakingly virtuosic, sophisticated enough to appeal to an audience of classical aficionados, and approachable enough to appeal to people who have never been to an orchestra concert.”— Anne Midgette, Washington Post PROGRAM: Suite Dérivée 1. Dancing with the Torah at Mount Meron 2. Intermezzo. After Brahms. 3. Karsilama Complete Duo Quattro Mani- Sue Grace and Steve Beck, piano four hands Rhapsody on Diwan Songs Pam Diaz, bass clarinet Zoe Weiss, viola da gamba Child's Play Colin McAllister, guitar Fiona Digney, vibraphone Suite for Solo Saxophone Adam Gang, saxophone Vocalise Adam Gang, alto saxophone Sue Grace, piano Accessibility: Colorado College welcomes participants with disabilities. Contact the Music Office at (719) 389-6545 to request accommodations and accessible parking options. Advance notice may be necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. Know Before You Go: By attending these events you agree to follow Colorado College Policies including but not limited to the following: Freedom of Expression, Drug-Free Campus and Workplace, General Privacy Policy, Interim Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Procedures, Tobacco Free Campus. No weapons will be allowed on campus. No bags will be allowed within the Venue. Outside promotional materials will not be allowed. To learn more about campus policy please reference: Governance, Policies, & Procedures - Colorado College