In the lecture, Takemitsu and Piazzolla: Twentieth-Century Master Composers and Innovators, Dr. Jose Lezcano will discuss the unique musical languages, cultural landscapes, and contributions to the classical music world of Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu (1930 – 1996) and Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla (1921 – 1992). As Japan’s foremost composer, Takemitsu expanded the musical language of ... Read more

Music School faculty members Erin Dubois and David Ross will perform a Bach's Lunch concert, Imagery Through Music. The program includes Toward the Sea by Toru Takemitsu for Alto Flute and Guitar, Histoire Du Tango by Astor Piazzolla for Flute and Guitar, and Homenaje a Takemitsu by José Manuel Lezcano. Each piece evokes images and references ... Read more