A Man in a Room, Gambling

Evening Music | May 6, 2010
With roots in improvisational jazz, English cellist/composer Gavin Bryars writes unpredictable yet extremely evocative works. We hear tracks from his 1992 sound collaboration with the late sculptor Juan Munoz, "A Man in a Room, Gambling." Also, we feature the music of Ohio-based "avocational" composer Rick Sowash, who celebrates his 59th birthday today.

Also Featured Tonight:

Francois Couperin / Concert Royaux No. 2
Maurice Ravel / Piano Concerto in G
Sylvain Chauveau / Nocturne Impalpable
Johann Sebastian Bach / Violin Sonata No. 1 in B Minor, BWV 1014

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