1B1 Presents:
Percussion Evening with Glenn Kotche
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About the Artist
Thursday, May 12th 7pm
Glenn Kotche, NS artist-in-residence and rhythmic anchor in Wilco – one of the most beloved rock bands on the planet – premiers his NS commission for percussion and string ensemble featuring Norwegian Grammy-award winning NS group-in-residence, 1B1.
1B1
1B1 is a progressive string ensemble founded in 2008. It unites musicians teaching at the University of Stavanger, their most accomplished students, and members of the distinguished Stavanger Symphony Orchestra. 1B1’s founder and artistic leader is violinist Jan Bjøranger. In its short existence, the ensemble has already collaborated with such outstanding performers and composers as Arvo Pärt, Clemens Hagen, Benjamin Schmid, Steve Reich, Tonu Kaljuste and Lars Anders Tomter. 1B1 received a Norwegian Grammy for the “Holberg Variations” album, and was chosen as the first recipient of a major grant from Talent Norge AS (Talent Norway). In November, 1B1 makes its debut at the National Sawdust venue in New York. The residency includes concerts, recording sessions and a reception attended by the Norwegian Minister of Culture, Thorhild Widvey.
Other 1B1 Events
Playground with 1B1, Benjamin Schmid, and Stian Carstensen
1B1 in concert with Simone Dinnerstein
NYU Contemporary Ensemble & 1B1 Present: Music By Arvo Pärt And Kaija Saariaho
1B1 & El Puente Arts present: Very Young Composers Showcase
1B1 Featuring Gity Razaz, Damien Bassman, And Benjamin Schmid
1B1 Presents: A Night of Grieg
1B1 Presents: Vivaldi with Dan Laurin
1B1 Presents: Percussion Evening with Glenn Kotche
David Lang’s YOUTH with 1B1 and Special Guests
In Situ: Ljova and the Kontraband
1B1 Presents: Simax Evening featuring Martin Kuuskman
1b1 Presents: Holberg Variations & Album Release
1B1 – a National Sawdust group-in-residence – perform works from their recording of Edvard Grieg’s “Holberg Variations,” which recently won a Norwegian Grammy. The program includes an improvised version of Grieg’s Holberg Variations - Part 2, “Recomprimprovariations,” and "Romanian Folk Dances" by Béla Bartók. Performed by 1B1 and pianist Erlend Skomsvoll.
