Faculty percussionist Frank Cassara will be joined by the NYC-based ensemble Percussia. Together they will perform his new work, Broadway Boogie Woogie. Scored for mallet instruments, harp, flute, and viola, this new work, supported by a NYSCA endowment, was inspired by the eponymous painting by Piet Mondrian. Rounding out the program will be recent works by Pedro Giraudo, Tom Nazziola, and Frank London.
Hailing from the vibrant hub of Queens, New York, Percussia masterfully blends classical precision, modern innovation, global traditions, and popular flair into a cohesive and thrilling sound experience. Led by artistic director and percussionist Ingrid Gordon, Percussia’s unique instrumentation of percussion, harp, flute, and viola gives the group its one-of-a-kind signature sound.
Ingrid Gordon, percussion
Susan Jolles, harp
Margaret Lancaster, flute
Ljova (Lev Zhurbin), viola
Frank Cassara, percussion
This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Vassar Music Department. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact the Office of Campus Activities at (845) 437-5370.