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Monday, October 30, 2023
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 1st Street SE,
Washington, DC 20540
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This event is free and open to the public but registration in advance is suggested.
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Musicians
Eric Huebner, piano
Jacob Sundstrom, computer musician
Wet Ink Ensemble
In the spirit of Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge’s intrepid support of new music, the Library of Congress is pleased to celebrate the birthday of the founder of its historic concert series with a twist on the usual format.
For our Founder’s Day celebration this year, we are giving the audience a window into the composer’s mind. Our “Piece Offerings” will include a novel hybrid of performance and discussion, both enhancing and demystifying works by celebrated composers. For our inaugural edition of the series, extreme virtuosity of concept and performance will be on display in music by Roger Reynolds and Kate Soper. First, pianist Eric Huebner’s phenomenal technique interacts seamlessly with live electronics managed by Jacob Sundstrom, and we will get to hear the performers and Reynolds himself speak about the consequences of his ACTIONS. The astounding musicianship of composer/performer Kate Soper will be on display as she performs excerpts from her evening-length work IPSA DIXIT, together with fellow musicians from the always-innovative Wet Ink Ensemble. It will be a treat to hear the composers and performers offer insights about this vital music.
There will be no pre-concert talk, as conversations with the artists will be part of the concert experience.
Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online. Check it out!
For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nation’s capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this season’s concerts as well as past concerts here.
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We have great educational videos. Let's watch!
From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician.
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Looking for additional events?
You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read:
Throwback Thursday
(Re)Hearing Beethoven
The Boccaccio Project
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Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs.
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