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Castle of our Skins: Portrait of Composer Trevor Weston | Ashleigh Gordon, co-founder

Saturday • December 14, 2019   |   8:00 pm

Born out of the desire to foster cultural curiosity, Castle of our Skins is an ensemble dedicated to celebrating Black artistry through music. This year, they mark their seventh season by bringing the music of Trevor Weston to Longy. From classrooms to concert halls, Castle of our Skins invites exploration of Black heritage and culture, spotlighting both unsung and celebrated figures of the past and present.

By Fire and Sword”

Wafting Clouds (2010)
Sarah Bob, piano

Fudo Myoo (2012)
Gabriela Diaz, violin
Mina Lavcheva, violin
Ashleigh Gordon, viola
Francesca McNeeley, cello

Evening Songs (2001)
I.Trifle
II. Sleep Serenade
III. Tenebris
IV. Common Dust
V. Seed of Peace
Ron Wiliams, Baritone, Sarah Bob, piano

Eurythmy Variations (2007)
Sarah Bob, piano

Songs for the Anonymous Lover (2001)
I.Renouveler
Sirgourney Cook, Soprano, Ashleigh Gordon, viola, Francesca McNeeley, cello

Juba (2017)
Gabriela Diaz, violin
Mina Lavcheva, violin
Ashleigh Gordon, viola
Francesca McNeeley, cello

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Details

Date:
Saturday • December 14, 2019
Time:
8:00 pm
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Venue

Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall
Longy School of Music, 27 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138 United States
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Thanks to our partnership with the Massachusetts Cultural Council and their “Card to Culture” program, Longy School of Music of Bard College can offer free tickets to many of our diverse and innovative performance offerings. See the full list of participating “Card to Culture” organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.