June in Buffalo at University of Buffalo– June 5 to 7, 2025. Music Schedule
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
COMPOSER LECTURE:
Ming Tsao
The recently appointed Birge-Cary Chair in Music Composition in the Department of Music
Solos and chamber works by June in Buffalo composers
Location: Baird Recital Hall, 250 Baird Hall
4 p.m.
CONCERT:
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Conducted by Wei Han
Ensemble works by June in Buffalo composers, featuring Ming Tsao’s “Canon” (2001) and “Dritte Stimme zu Bachs zweistimmigen Rätselkanons” (2023. US premiere).
Location: Baird Recital Hall, 250 Baird Hall
7:30 p.m.
CONCERT:
Composer’s Cabaret Improvisation Ensemble
Location: Baird B1, Baird Hall (basement)
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
COMPOSER LECTURE:
David Sanford
Location: Baird Recital Hall, 250 Baird Hall
2–5:30 p.m.
CONCERT:
Music of Morton Feldman
“For Christian Wolff,” performed by flutist Lihuen Sirvent and pianist James Falzone
Location: Baird Recital Hall, 250 Baird Hall
Note: Unusual start time of 2 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
CONCERT:
Meridian Arts Ensemble
Works by June in Buffalo composers, including David Sanford’s “Credo” (2021)
Location: Lippes Concert Hall, Slee Hall
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
COMPOSER LECTURE:
Peter Gilbert
Location: Baird Recital Hall, 250 Baird Hall
2:30 p.m.
CONCERT:
Slee Sinfonietta
Conducted by James Baker, with soprano Tiffany Du Mouchelle
Works by June in Buffalo senior composers Ming Tsao, George Lewis, and Karola Obermüller’s “Bridges to Ruth” (2024), along with works by June in Buffalo participant composers
Reception to follow concert
Location: Lippes Concert Hall, Slee Hall
6 p.m.
FESTIVAL BONUS CONCERT:
Metropolis Ensemble
New works by UB composers
Location:Silo City, 85 Silo City Row, Buffalo, NY 14203