FRIDAY OCTOBER 6, 2023 | 7:30PM @ MATCH
Our 16th season begins with a musical commentary on the “reasoning” behind book censorship and control, with nods to notable books that have been banned historically. Genre-fusing composer and flutist Allison Loggins-Hull, current Composer Fellow for the Cleveland Orchestra, and Houston-based composer Mark Buller join Apollo for a program all-too resonant with our current social and political moment.
University of Houston professor Howard Pollack also joins to discuss the banning and censorship of American composers during the McCarthy period, while Harris County Public Library Director Edward Melton offers his experience leading one of the largest public library systems in the nation during a time of book banning.
University of Houston professor Howard Pollack also joins to discuss the banning and censorship of American composers during the McCarthy period, while Harris County Public Library Director Edward Melton offers his experience leading one of the largest public library systems in the nation during a time of book banning.
PROGRAM
Allison Loggins-Hull:
BAN: Commission for string quartet and flute inspired by censorship in literature - WORLD PREMIERE
HOMELAND, for solo flute
Mark Buller:
FIREWALL: Commission for string quartet inspired by censorship in literature WORLD PREMIERE
Virgil Thompson:
String Quartet No. 2 (1932)
Aaron Copland:
Two Pieces for string quartet
Guests:
Mark Buller, composer
Allison Loggins-Hull, composer and flutist
Edward Melton, Director, Harris County Public Library
Howard Pollack, panel moderator, University of Houston, Professor of Musicology
VENUE INFO
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MATCH Houston
3400 Main st. Houston, TX 77002 PARKING: Close to the MATCH is the Mid-Main Garage directly to the south across Holman. This garage is accessible through Travis St. or Holman St. and is open 24 hours. |
ALLISON
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MARK BULLERComposer
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GUESTS
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