Vicki Ray
Nacht und Träume
Saturday, August 3, 2024
7:30PM
Sierra Madre Playhouse
87 W Sierra Madre Blvd
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Join us for an evening of incredible music with renowned Pianist Vicki Ray and guest soprano Elissa Johnston. This program explores the realms of night and dreams through a vast body of work ranging from beloved classics to the avant garde.
Artists
Vicki Ray
Piano
Elissa Johnston
Soprano
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Sierra Madre Playhouse, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
About
Pianist Vicki Ray invites you to immerse yourself in the captivating realm of Nacht und Träume—an evening dedicated to exploring the ethereal and transformative states of consciousness through a rich tapestry of musical masterpieces. Featuring compositions by musical icons like John Cage, Franz Schubert, Frederic Rzewski, and Alban Berg, alongside new and innovative works by contemporary artists Rachel Beetz, Andrew McIntosh, Noah Meites, and Bill Alves, this event promises a journey through the enigmatic realms of night and dreams. With the skillful manipulation of different keyboards, including prepared piano, synthesizer accompanied by video art, and acoustic instruments, Ray, accompanied by guest soprano Elissa Johnston, will delve into the depths of these liminal territories, weaving together a mesmerizing narrative that transcends the boundaries of conventional performance. Tickets for this extraordinary experience are available at prices ranging from $12 to $35, offering audiences a chance to witness the convergence of classical tradition and cutting-edge creativity in a single, spellbinding evening.
TICKETS: $12-$35
PROGRAM
Nacht und Träume
Vicki Ray, piano
Elisssa Johnston, soprano
Nacht und Träume - Franz Schubert
Unofficial Dreams - Rachel Beetz
Book of Beasts - Noah Meites
Intermezzo: December 28, 2020, After Midnight* - Andrew McIntosh
Nacht - Alban Berg
Die Nachtigall - Alban Berg
Traumgekrönt- Alban Berg
Liminal Landscape - Bill Alves
