University Communications
Emory University
Atlanta, GA 30322

Release date: Feb. 15, 2000
Contact: Deb Hammacher, Assistant Director, 404-727-0644, or dhammac@emory.edu

Free Thamyris Concert Feb. 27 Focuses On Keyboards

WHO: Thamyris, new music ensemble in residence at Emory University

WHAT: Concert featuring pieces for keyboards

WHEN: 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27

WHERE: Performing Arts Studio, 1804 N. Decatur Rd., Emory

COST: Free and open to the public. 404-727-5050 or boxoffice@emory.edu for tickets and information. More information about Emory concerts is available at www.emory.edu/CONCERTS. A map of campus is available at www.emory.edu/MAP/.

The eclectic Atlanta ensemble Thamyris will turn its attentions on the keyboard with a program featuring pianists Laura Gordy and Brent Runnels and percussionist Peggy Benkeser. The program includes the world premiere of two humorous pieces for vibraphone and piano by Amsterdam composer Matthias Kadar; John Cage's "Suite for Toy Piano"; Alvin Singleton's improvisational tour de force for piano four hands, "Inside-Out"; and the Southeastern premiere of a marimba solo by Steven Everett. Also on the program are Stravinsky's 1935 neo-classical masterpiece "Concerto for Two Solo Pianos" and tangos by Astor Piazzolla arranged for vibraphone and piano.

Thamyris is a new music ensemble whose repertoire ranges from classical, jazz, rock and experimental to global, theater and electronic works. The ensemble, now in its 13th year, is under the artistic direction of Steven Everett and Peggy Benkeser.

Everett, an Atlanta native, is an associate professor in Emory's music department, where he teaches computer music, composition, conducting, music of India, ethnomusicology, and directs the Electro-Acoustic Music Studios and Javanese Gamelan Ensemble. The group's residence at Emory is supported by a Chamber Music America residency grant.

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