American Mavericks: MTT, Jessye Norman, Joan LaBarbara, and Meredith Monk

Three of the most distinctive vocalists today will participate in an American Mavericks performance involving John Cage’s Song books. Jessye Norman, with her ability to project drama throughout her vocal range, will join Meredith Monk and Joan La Barbara, who never cease to amaze with their experimental and extended vocal techniques. Cowell, in his Piano Concerto, chooses to treat the piano as much as a percussive instrument as a melodic one, in characteristic Cowell fashion. Jeremy Denk performs the three movements, entitled “Polyharmony," "Tone Cluster," and "Counter Rhythm.”

Conductor/Performers:

Michael Tilson Thomas
conductor

Jessye Norman
soprano

Joan La Barbara
vocalist

Meredith Monk
vocalist

Jeremy Denk
piano

San Francisco Symphony

Program:

Foss
Phorion

Cowell
Piano Concerto

Cage
selections from Song books