SINGLETARY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
405 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40508
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ADULTS: $25 - $75
YOUTH (17 & UNDER) and STUDENTS WITH VALID ID: $11
Concert lasts 1 hour and 10 minutes + 20 minute intermission
Continuous Variation and Jordan Bak’s engagement is made possible through support from:
SATURDAY, february 18, 2023
7:30 PM
MÉLISSE BRUNET, Music Director
Continuous Variation, at the Singletary Center for the Arts, derives its name from a technique used by composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich in her Symphony No. 1, a work which demonstrates the potential of a handful of ideas to develop into new material. This piece was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 1983, making Zwillich the first female composer to receive this esteemed prize. Violist Jordan Bak joins LexPhil to perform Béla Bartók’s Viola Concerto, left unfinished at his death and completed by Tibor Serly from sketches, memories and ideas. The evening concludes with Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, composed of fourteen variations on an original theme each representing one of Elgar's close friends.
Repertoire to include: (Subject to change)
ELLEN TAAFFE ZWILICH - Symphony No. 1: Three Movements for Orchestra
BÉLA BARTÓK - Viola Concerto (Serly Edition)
Jordan Bak, viola
EDWARD ELGAR - Enigma Variations
Inside the Score
FREE PRE-CONCERT TALK BEGINS AT 6:45PM
Join us prior to Continuous Variation for a free pre-concert lecture for an exclusive, in-depth look Inside the Score! The talk begins at 6:45PM in the Presidents Room prior to the concert. Seating is limited, so arrive early!
Inside the Score is presented by the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation.
ENGAGE with JORDAN BAk
Photo Credit: Dario Acosta
Jordan Bak
Described as “an exciting new voice in Classical performance” (I Care If You Listen) and “a powerhouse musician” (The Whole Note), award-winning violist Jordan Bak has achieved international acclaim as a trailblazing artist, praised for his radiant stage presence, dynamic interpretations, and fearless power.
Learn more and read Jordan’s full biography at jordanbak.com
Jordan Bak SOLO VIOLA RECITAL
Thursday, February 16
Noon - 1PM
🎟️ FREE - Open to the public!
Albert B. Chandler Hospital Pavilion A Lobby
1000 S Limestone
Join us in the lobby of UK Hospital to listen to guest violist, Jordan Bak, in a solo viola recital!
🚙 Parking - is available across the street in the Limestone Garage. Once parked, walk across the pedway bridge on Level C and be sure to screen prior to entry. Once screened, take the stairs or elevator down to the Pavilion A Lobby.
Masking is required within the hospital facilities at all times. Attendees will be screened prior to being permitted entrance.
SPECIAL THANKS TO
VIOLA MASTERCLASS with Jordan Bak
Friday, February 17
4:30PM - 5:30PM
🎟️ FREE - Open to the public!
University of Kentucky - Fine Arts Building, Room 17
465 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40506
Join to watch as Jordan teaches and leads a viola masterclass for the UK Viola Studio. This masterclass is organized by Assistant Professor of Viola, Dr. Tze-Ying Wu.
🚙 Parking - is available in designated E lots with paid parking available at the Gatton Student Center.
For questions, email Alex Chadwell - alex@lexphil.org
MEET, PLAY & LEARN with Jordan Bak
Friday, February 17
6PM - 7PM
🎟️ FREE event for Central Kentucky high school and college students
No registration is required.
Singletary Center for the Arts - President’s Room
405 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40508
Hear Jordan play, learn about his career, and collaboratively make music with him in a group improvisation activity - so bring your instruments!
🚙 Parking - is available in designated E lots with paid parking available at the Gatton Student Center.
For questions, email Alex Chadwell - alex@lexphil.org
INTERVIEWS WITH JORDAN BAK
Meet Jordan Bak!
Music Director Mélisse Brunet chats with guest violist Jordan Bak about his cats Bartók and Walton, what he wants you to know about the Béla Bartók Viola Concerto, and some of his favorite hobbies!
WEKU 88.9 BROADCAST DATES:
Thanks to our media partner WEKU 88.9, you can listen to this concert on on 88.9 FM on the radio OR online at WEKU Classical. Stay tuned for air dates!