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Waves in Bloom

Music with Clarinet & Electronics

Sat, Apr 19, 25 7:30PM

Sierra Madre Playhouse
87 W Sierra Madre Blvd
Sierra Madre, CA 91024

Join clarinetist Joshua Rubin and colleagues for Waves in Bloom, an exploration of classical composition and electronic innovation. This program traces the emergence of new sonic landscapes through works by Dai Fujikura, Olly Wilson, Salvatore Sciarrino, Leila Adu, and more.

Artists

Cory Smythe

Cory Smythe

Pianist

Leila Adu

Leila Adu

Composer/Keyboardist

Marta Tiesenga

Marta Tiesenga

Saxophone/Composer

Joshua Rubin

Joshua Rubin

Clarinet

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Sierra Madre Playhouse, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

About

Join Joshua Rubin, founding clarinetist of the International Contemporary Ensemble, for Waves in Bloom, a program that explores the ever-evolving relationship between classical instrumentation and electronic sound. Featuring performances by Rubin alongside saxophonist Marta Tiesenga, pianist Cory Smythe, and keyboardist Leila Adu, the evening showcases music that pushes the boundaries of acoustic and electronic interplay. Works by Dai Fujikura, Olly Wilson, Salvatore Sciarrino, and Adu herself set the stage for a world premiere collaboration between Tiesenga and Smythe. From intricate textures to bold sonic experimentation, Waves in Bloom offers a thrilling glimpse into the future of contemporary music.


Tickets: $12-$35


PROGRAM

Overture

Dai Fujikura: Spirit of Being

Olly Wilson: Echoes

Salvatore Sciarrino: Let me die before I wake

Leila Adu: Inertia

New Work featuring Marta Tiesenga and Cory Smythe




Clip: Josh Rubin plays Nina Barzegar's "Emancipation Pondering"


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