92Y: The Knights & Edgar Meyer, bass, play Copland, Meyer, & more
Online: $20 | In person: $20-$45 ($20 XYZ members)
- Edgar Meyer, double bass
- David Byrd-Marrow, French horn
Aaron Copland — Appalachian Spring Suite
Edgar Meyer — Double Bass Concerto No. 3 in E major (NY premiere)
Double bass virtuoso and composer Edgar Meyer earned a MacArthur "Genius" Award for his remarkable work fusing classical and bluegrass forms and styles into his own uniquely American music.
He joins The Knights for the New York premiere of his delight-filled, genre-busting third concerto. The concert opens with a performance of Jamaican-born British composer Eleanor Alberga's ethereal and playful Shining Gates of Morpheus. Closing it and continuing the American character of Meyer’s work is a soaring masterpiece of American music, Copland's Appalachian Spring — dream repertoire for The Knights' vibrant and multifaceted artistry.
Attending online: Concert available for viewing online for 72 hours from time of broadcast.
Attending in person: Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is Required for all adults and children ages 5+. Masks must be worn by everyone age 2+ in performance spaces (Kaufmann Concert Hall, Buttenwieser Hall, Weill Art Gallery), and all program areas serving children under 5 years old.