About this Event
Now Musique presents an evening of transcendent musical exploration and distinctive musical premieres with acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan in "Plastic Dream Fugue." The concert is Friday, March 29, 2024, at 7:30 PM at the historic First Church Boston, located at 66 Marlborough Street.
PROGRAM Plastic Dream Fugue
6 - Compositions written for the New Lullaby Project
1. Remembering Laurie Spiegel (1945)
2. Lullaby Štěpán Rak (1945-)
3. Ninna Nanna Pasquale Tassone (1949) – World Premiere
4. Upward John McDonald (1959)
5. Lullaby for Lahore Charles Turner (1951) – World Premiere
6. Midnight Train Ian Wiese (1994)
TBA Aaron Larget-Caplan
INTERMISSION
Prelude and “fiddle” fugue, BWV 539 & 1001 J.S. Bach
Only Winter Certainties (2023) Daniel Felsenfeld (1970-)
Lament Luis Obregon (1974-)
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Larget-Caplan will perform a solo program featuring masterpieces from the 18th and 21st centuries, including a mash-up violin-organ-lute fugue by J.S. Bach, arranged by Larget-Caplan.
The concert will showcase music specially curated for Larget-Caplan's award-winning New Lullaby Project by American composers Laurie Spiegel, John McDonald, and Ian Wiese, as well as Czech composer Štěpán Rak. The concert will include the world premieres of two New Lullaby Project compositions (n. 72 & 73) by Pasquale Tassone and Charles Turner. Lament by Mexican composer and Boston University alumnus Luis Obregon and a stellar multi-movement work by American composer and NEC alumnus Daniel Felsenfeld complete the program.
The New Lullaby Project, a cornerstone of Aaron Larget-Caplan's artistic vision, represents a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation exploring the genre of the lullaby with over 70 compositions created for it, three albums, and two collections of scores. After all, who’s afraid of a lullaby?!
"We are delighted to present Plastic Dream Fugue, a concert that epitomizes Now Musique's commitment to exploring the new and neglected in the world of music," said Aaron Larget-Caplan, founder and director of Now Musique. "The composers featured are of exceptional talent and dedicated to pushing artistic boundaries and make this concert a must-see event for music lovers of all backgrounds."
Tickets for Plastic Dream Fugue are available for $25 and can be reserved online at Eventbrite or purchased at the door. $5 discount for those in pajamas. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the lovely lyrical lulling of the guitar in the enchanting space of First Church Boston.
About Aaron Larget-Caplan:
Renowned for his captivating performances and visionary approach to music, Aaron Larget-Caplan is an acclaimed guitarist and composer hailed for his exceptional artistry and technical prowess. With a repertoire spanning classical masterpieces to contemporary compositions, Larget-Caplan directs the Spanish classical music and flamenco dance ensemble ¡Con Fuego!, is the founder of the New Lullaby Project, and director of Now Musique. His eleven albums have earned over 6-millions streams since 2021, and he continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his passionate and deeply expressive performances.
About Now Musique:
Founded in 2019, Now Musique is dedicated to showcasing innovative and boundary-pushing musical experiences that challenge convention and inspire audiences. Through our curated concerts and events, we seek to explore the richness of musical diversity and celebrate the artistry of both established and emerging talents in the recital format. Committed to education through experience and working to tear down the elitist stereotype of classical music, Now Musique brining music to audiences without watering it down. The 22-23 season featured 5 concerts, 4 all-ages programs, and over 30 living composers.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
First Church in Boston, 66 Marlborough Street, Boston, United States
USD 25.00