The Southern Exposure New Music Series’ 21st season celebrates the burgeoning stylistic diversity of the contemporary music scene, with world-class performers playing new pieces by some of the most exciting composers working today.
Friday | September 9 | 7:30 p.m.
USC School of Music Recital Hall
Seven Pillars: Sandbox Percussion Plays Akiho
USC graduate Andy Akiho’s monumental percussion quartet Seven Pillars has been called a “a lush, brooding celebration of noise” (New York Times).
Thursday | October 27 | 7:30 p.m.
USC School of Music Recital Hall
Ocean Calling
The premiere of Columbia composer Meira Warshauer’s complete Ocean Calling trilogy, featuring pianists Phillip Bush and Elisabeth Loparits. This multi-media work memorably conveys the expanse, energy and wonder of the sea.
Friday | November 18 | 7:30 p.m.
USC School of Music Recital Hall
Hub New Music
One of America’s most exciting young ensembles, the mixed wind / string quartet Hub New Music will play a dynamic set of works written for them by composers including Nina Young and Christopher Cerrone.
Saturday | February 4 | 7:30 p.m.
USC School of Music Recital Hall
Awadagin Pratt
Pianist Pratt is known for his powerful, insightful interpretations and engaging stage presence. His Southern Exposure program includes new works by path-breaking composer Alvin Singleton.
Friday | April 14 | 7:30 p.m.
USC School of Music Recital Hall
A Forest Unfolding: Featuring Novelist Richard Powers
Richard Powers, a Pulitzer-winning author, will narrate this collaborative piece based on his writings. Performers include members of the Ciompi Quartet, flutist Laura Gilbert, baritone Thomas Meglioranza and artists from USC’s world-class music faculty.
All Southern Exposure concerts are FREE.