A multidisciplinary artistic team from UC Santa Cruz features innovative guitar works, including three world premieres and a U.S. premiere. Each composition, performed by award-winning guitarist Mesut Özgen, is accompanied by a visual composition comprising video (by Gustavo Vazquez), interactive digital images (by Peter Elsea), and scenic/lighting design (by David Lee Cuthbert). The program includes works by Pablo Ortiz, Robert Strizich, Robert Beaser, Anthony Gilbert, and Benjamin Verdery. Guest musicians include Lauren Rasmussen (soprano) and Annette Bauer (recorder).
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