Composer Joseph Summer presents O Brave New World, a program of eloquent chamber works exploring Shakespearean themes, echoes of Greek myth, and more. Featuring hornist Radek Baborák, violinist Josef Špaček, pianist Miroslav Sekera, tenor Omar Najmi, and mezzo-soprano Kelly Guerra, the concert unveils the New York premieres of several original works, showcasing Summer’s masterful command over the intersection of classical music and time-honored texts.
About
Joseph Summer began playing French horn at the age of 7. While attending the Eastern Music Festival in North Carolina at age 14 he studied composition with the eminent Czech composer Karel Husa. At age 15 he was accepted at Oberlin Conservatory, studied with Richard Hoffmann, Schönberg’s amanuensis, and graduated with a B.M. in Music Composition in 1976. Recruited by Robert Page, Dean of the Music Department at Carnegie Mellon University, Summer taught music theory at CMU before leaving to pursue composition full time.
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