Aaron Copland once called Pulitzer Prize winner David Del Tredici, who turned 75 on March 16, “that rare find among composers—a creator with a truly original gift.” Copland added, “I venture to say that his music is certain to make a lasting impression on the American musical scene. I know of no other composer of his generation who composes music of greater freshness and daring, or with more personality.”  75 TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AROUND NEW YORK FOR PULITZER PRIZE WINNING COMPOSER DAVID DEL TREDICI, ONE OF VCCA's LONGEST SERVING ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS Michael Tilson Thomas conducts Kiera Duffy, soprano, and members of San Francisco Symphony in "Syzygy" by Del Tredici. Photo by Kristen Loken March 15: Symphony Space - David Del Tredici at 75: A Celebration in Song . Del Tredici played piano while soprano Courtenay Budd performed the song cycles Mix Inez Sez and Lament for the Death of a Bullfighter . Symphony Space Website   March 23: Bargemusic

Marilyn Kallet                                           Patricia Clark                                     Michelle Boisseau Poets and VCCA Fellows Patricia Clark, Marilyn Kallet, Michelle Boisseau and Irish bard Siobhán Campbell are reading at AWP tonight! Two young classical musicians will play piano and cello to welcome guests. Make it an evening of wine, cheese, Fellowship, music and poems. THURSDAY, MARCH 1 7:00 pm PIANOFORTE STUDIO FINE ARTS BUILDING 410 S. MICHIGAN AVENUE ROOM 825 CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION