Turning Point Ensemble Presents ZAPPA MEETS VARÈSE & OSWALD: THE PRESENT DAY COMPOSER REFUSES TO DIE
In a musical spectacular, Turning Point Ensemble and arguably Canada's boldest composer, John Oswald, pay tribute to two masters - Frank Zappa, the man, the myth and the moustache, and Edgard Varèse, one of the twentieth century's great composers. Turning Point Ensemble will expand to 30 instruments to bring Zappa's music to the PuSh Festival.
We know Frank Zappa as a daring innovator, synonymous with audacity, virtuosity and crazy inventiveness. But as a youth he cut his teeth on Edgard Varèse and was inspired throughout his life by his music. Both Zappa and Varèse are two of the most striking musical figures of the last century.
"In this exciting concert, we will perform some of Zappa's most beloved works from his brilliant Yellow Shark project," stated Owen Underhill, Artistic Director and conductor of Turning Point Ensemble. "Varèse will be recognized, as the ensemble will play two works from the mid-twenties that show how revolutionary he was. As TPE is known for linking music to present day, we are excited to feature a world premiere by Toronto based composer, saxophonist, and media artist John Oswald, the master of "plunderphonics" and other musical innovations."
The concert will include Varèse's rarely performed 1925 composition Intégrales for winds and percussion, and Zappa compositions from the Yellow Shark project, "Dog Breath Variations/Uncle Meat, Be-Bop Tango, Get Whitey, Outrage at Valdez, The Girl in the Magnesium Dress and G-Spot Tornado with new choreography by Rob Kitsos.
Hear the magnificent musicians of Turning Point Ensemble pay tribute to these iconic composers.
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