Violists Anne Lanzilotti and John Stulzperform the complete works for viola(s) by highly acclaimed British/Japanese composer Dai Fujikura at The Firehouse Space in Brooklyn. Featuring works for one and two violas, viola and electronics, as well as a collaboration for viola and video with the japanese artist Tomoya Yamaguchi, this unique event will present a comprehensive portrait of one of the leading young composers currently working in Europe.
Dai Fujikura: Works for Viola(s) will show Fujikura’s highly skilled and wildly unique sonic language within the intimate yet variegated medium of the viola. The composer’s slowly morphing harmonies and ear opening acoustic effects are in full force with Flux and Samarasa for solo viola, the latter of which will be given its world premiere here in the viola version. Dolphins, a duet written for violists Nobuko Imai and Kim Kashkashian, takes this language into dream-like worlds with memories of Messaien and Takemitsu.
The highlight of the evening will be Fujikura’s collaborations with IRCAM (Institute de Recherche et Coordination Acoustic/Musique, Paris) and the Japanese video-artist Tomoya Yamaguchi. Fluid Calligraphy pairs musical and visual lines inspired by Japanese calligraphy, with stunning video images from Mr. Yamaguchi. Prism Spectra, one of Fujikura’s most acclaimed works, expands the sonic expectations of the viola through extensive live electronic processing and effects designed specifically for the piece by engineers at IRCAM.
Dai Fujikura: Works for Viola(s) takes a vital step in expanding awareness of Fujikura’s important work among audiences in the United States and promises to be an exciting early-season event for anyone interested in recent developments in contemporary music.
