MUSIC: Bergamot Quartet, Zane Forshee, & Will Yager

Le Mondo presents: Bergamont Quartet (NYC), Zane Forshee, and Will Yager this Tuesday, March 5th. Doors at 7PM. Show at 8PM. $15

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Bergamot Quartet is fueled by a passion for exploring and advocating for the music of living composers, continually expanding the limits of the string quartet’s rich tradition in western classical music. With a priority given to music by women, they aim to place this new, genre-bending music in meaningful dialogue with the histories that precede it with creative programming, community-oriented audience building, and frequent commissioning.

Described as “…one of his generation’s finest guitarists" (Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine), Zane Forshee seamlessly bridges the traditions of the past with works of living composers to engage and challenge audiences. With accolades such as the Top Prize in the Montpelier Artist Recital Competition and the First Prize in the National Guitar Workshop International Solo Guitar Competition, among others, Zane’s dynamic programming and presence has led to appearances worldwide.

Bergamot Quartet and Zane Forshee join forces for a program of contemporary music that includes two world premieres (music by Ron Pearl and Elliot Cole) as well as works by Caroline Shaw and Bergamot member Ledah Finck.

Will Yager is a versatile bassist/improviser committed to experimental music, improvisation, and collaborating with living composers in the creation of new solo and chamber repertoire for the double bass. He is a founding member of the soprano/double bass duo LIGAMENT and improvising trio Wombat.