Interview: Joshua Bornfield Pt 2

Hello and welcome to Part 2 of our enlightening interview with Joshua Bornfield. In this round, we talked about the role of new music, rejection, Thomas Ades, and more. Please enjoy. Full transcript after the break...

Pick of the Week: Sonar Benefit for Sandy

SONAR New Music Ensemble

Hurricane Sandy Benefit

Friday, November 30

7:30pm

Old St. Paul's 

233 N. Charles St.

$10 suggested donation

SONAR will be performing solos and duos by the recently passed Elliot Carter and other American composers to benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. How appropriate! I'm still feeling the need to pause and reflect on these recent tragic events, and this seems like the best way to do it. Even if you've somehow moved on, it's still nice to get a concert like this in before the mad craze of Holiday shows that are sure to come in December. We hope to see you there!

Happy Friday: Elegy by Mr. Carter

We're still remembering Elliott Carter: the Symphonies (one for three orchestras), the concertos, the many modernist works... Carter lived the experience of the American composer in the 20th c. From the very start to the very end. Listen to this "early" piece, and enjoy this beautiful day.

Interview: Joshua Bornfield Pt 1

Click play on the audio player above to hear our interview with composer Joshua Bornfield. The transcript, extra details, and pictures are after the jump. We had so much fun talking with Josh and would like to thank him a million times for being our first guest. He is a frequent consultant and supporter of Outerspaces and we love working with him! His depth of experience and knowledge are an inspiration. Enjoy!

Is there anyone you would like us to interview? Would YOU like to be interviewed? Drop us a line at info@outerspacesmusic.org.

Joshua Bornfield

Pick of the Week: BMA Contemporary Wing

Walead Beshty, "Four Magnet, Three Color Curl"

BMA Late Night: Contemporary Wing

Saturday November 17

9pm-midnight

FREE
Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Dr.

I have been waiting for this ever since moving to Baltimore. After being burned by The Walters (they hired a "more qualified applicant"), I'm looking forward to a positive experience in an art museum here. It's really easy to get sucked into DC and forget the gems we have here in town, especially when you're a recent transplant from far away. I also have to note that I was generally unimpressed by the chaos that is the American Visionary Art Museum. I suppose that's the point of such a museum, but some thoughtful curating would serve artists more justice. Point being, with the Contemporary being closed, and MICA/small galleries aside, I've felt the absence of the BMA's contemporary wing. Baltimore has failed to reach my expectations for the level and quantity of contemporary art I'd expect in such a large Northeastern city. Mind you, I'm deadly homesick and came from Houston, home of it's own Contemporary Art Museum, the Menil Collection, and the Rothko Chapel. If I'm missing something in Baltimore, please let me know, I'll be delighted! 

The reopening party promises live music by White Life, a sound art performance by Tim Nohe, art chats, the making of a collaborative art sculpture designed by Maren Hassinger, "light bites", and a cash bar. Be one of the first to see the new wing!  The galleries will show off more than 100 new works as well as "old" standbys like Warhol, Matisse, and Jasper Johns. 

Kristen Hileman, curator of Contemporary Art, in front of W-120301 by Sarah Oppenheimer

I don't know about you, but I love "after hours" events; they feel so hip and novel. We look forward to seeing you there! Do you know of an awesome event coming up? Email us at info@outerspacesmusic.org.

Happy Friday : Fire, Ice, Ivory, and Chorale

Alex Levy's response to Michael Hersch's Vanishing Pavillions, the chorale.

Pick of the Week: KGT Trio

Kate Olson, sax 

(photo credit)

KGT Trio

Saturday, November 10

10pm

Bohemian Coffee House

1821 N. Charles St.

Their name reminds me of middle school clicks and the game MASH, but I'll forgive that. Why? It's an improvisation trio; you have to just go with it. KGT is made up of Kate Olson on sax, Gary Prince on electric guitar, and Tim Cohen on drums. Somehow they also manage to mix in electronics and create a surprisingly mellow sound. 

The track below comes to you by way of the thoughtfully sophisticated sax and guitar of Olson and Prince. It's a short, pure improvisation, and a beautiful musical conversation.

Come in out of the cold and grab some warm coffee. We hope to see you there!

If you have any suggestions for a pick of the week, shoot us an email at info@outerspacesmusic.org

Go Vote!

There's a lot on the table in this year's presidential election, so make sure your vote is heard tomorrow! For us over here at OUTERSPACES, there's a clear winner when it comes to supporting the interests of new music, but there's a whole lot more to consider in the end. Still having trouble deciding? Check this site for a clear run down of the issues and each candidate's stance.  

On the Maryland ballot there's some other important issues to vote on:

Question 4, voting YES will allow undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition rates if they meet certain conditions including graduating from a Maryland high school, filing income taxes, and intending to apply for permanent residency. Why? This.

Question 6, voting YES will establish that Maryland’s civil marriage laws allow gay and lesbian couples to obtain a civil marriage license. Why? This.

and 

Question 7, voting NO will prevent the expansion of commercial gambling. Why? This & this. 

Most importantly, let your voice be heard. GO VOTE!

Happy Friday : Ligeti's Rain Music

Gyorgy Ligeti's Ricercata: the 7th movement makes a good listen for stormy weather.