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Death of THE Pugilist
Death of THE Pugilist
A Contemporary Ensemble of stories and music
October 13, 2023 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
$21 MEMBERS / $25 ADVANCE / $35 DAY OF
SEATED SHOW | ALL AGES
ABOUT Death of THE Pugilist
Genre: Multi-genre musical storytelling
“What is a pugilist?A pugilist is a boxer.
What is ‘Death of the Pugilist?”
A short story by American novelist Daniel Mason, set in early 19th century England where, rising from a childhood of rough dockside brawls, a young bare-knuckle fighter faces off against a legendary behemoth.
In a performance that is the very essence of chamber music, this quintet sets Daniel Mason’s story to music, spanning J.S. Bach to Philip Glass, to blues and Irish traditional tunes, in a way that transcends each individual element, and becomes its own masterpiece.
Nothing about this production follows any preconceptions. It’s a brilliant experimental ensemble piece of talent and split-second timing, that throws open the door for an original experience of narrative, sound, silence and suspense.”
Artist Bios:
Currently on tour with the hot new alt-bluegrass band “Big Richard”, Grammy winning cellist Dr. Joy Adams has recorded the haunting cello themes of award-winning Netflix shows “The Queen’s Gambit” and “Godless”, and performed with major artists such as Bruce Hornsby, Ben Folds, Nathaniel Ratcliffe, Bobby McFerrin and Chick Correa.
Currently on tour with Peter Rowan, Eric Thorin is a highly regarded musician who can be found on stage with The Matt Flinner Trio, Bonne Paine, Tony Furtado and more. Eric was honored to be included on the Grammy nominated recording “Man on Fire” by Danny Barnes. As a producer he has orchestrated for Elephant Revival and the Colorado Symphony and the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra.
Having staged productions at the National Concert Hall and National Opera House of Taiwan, MinTze Wu interweaves words, movements, and other theatrical elements to create a compelling narrative and a multi-dimensional experience for performers and audiences alike. A graduate of Julliard pre-college and the Cleveland Institute of Music, MinTze toured with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and recorded with pianist Angela Hewitt. MinTze founded Sounds of Lyons and BenFeng Music Productions in 2013 and played the role as producer and artistic director, as well as serving as executive director at BenFeng Arts & Cultural Foundation in Taiwan. She steps in as the Executive Director of VOICES in the Roaring Fork Valley in the fall of 2022.
Award-winning documentary film maker Jem Moore has more than 100 documentaries, short films, and music videos to his credit. Founder of Cloudgate Studios, he has worked with the US Olympic ski team, and internationally renowned flute maker Patrick Olwell. As a musician, he performed at the Philadelphia Folk Festival and the Winnipeg Folk Festival, nationally renown folk venues, and performed for the Mayor of Hiroshima in Japan. He has 15 albums, has published an acclaimed children’s book, and a book of poetry.
Owner of the Irish Flute Store, Blayn Chastain has recorded and performed with such musicians as Elephant Revival and Take Down the Door. He has a Masters in Irish Traditional music from University of Limerick, and has an online school that has taught thousands how to play flute and whistle. He is also a co-founder of Cloudgate Studios, and has won awards at major film festivals for his cinematography.
DETAILS
- Doors open for show @ 7:00pm / Show @ 8:00pm
- Seated Show | All Ages
- Location: TACAW, 400 Robinson St, Basalt, CO 81621
Presented By: TACAW