by Mike Telin
“I’ve been compelled by mid-century American modern music for some time,” pianist Geoffrey Burleson said during a Zoom conversation. “I’ve recorded all of Roy Harris’ piano music and Vincent Persichetti’s twelve piano sonatas. I recently played some of Irving Fine’s music at Mills College under the auspices of Other Minds. I’m always saddened when people dismiss the mid-century neoclassic style. I just love it, and I’m doing all that I can to revive it.”
On Friday, May 2 at 7:00 pm, “No Exit Presents” will host Geoffrey Burleson for a concert at the Bop Stop. The program, which will include works by mid-century and 21st-century American composers, will be repeated on Saturday at 7:00 pm at Heights Arts. Both events are free. [Read more…]