Feb | 13 | Mon | Vicky Chow, Bang on a Can All-Star, Plays Sonatas and Interludes for prepared piano to Celebrate John Cage’s Centennial
8pm, Killian Hall.

In honor of John Cage’s centennial, Bang on a Can All-Stars pianist Vicky Chow will perform John Cage’s Sonatas and Interludes for prepared piano.  These pieces are a landmark in the history of classical music and piano repertoire. Written in 1946-48, this hour long set of pieces is one of the examples of Cage’s life long fascination with the exploration of sound.  The concert is at 8pm in Killian Hall, MIT, 160 Memorial Drive, Cambridge.  Free and open to the public.    Visit: MIT MAP.

Canadian pianist Vicky Chow has performed extensively as a classical and contemporary soloist, chamber musician, and ensemble member.  She has been described as “brilliant” (New York Times), “a monster pianist” (Time Out New York) “virtuosic” (New Jersey Star Ledger), “sparkling” with a “feisty technique” (MIT Tech) and “one of the new stars of new music” (Los Angeles Times). She joined the All-Stars in 2009 and has also performed with   Wordless Music Orchestra, Opera Cabal, Wet Ink Ensemble, ai ensemble and AXIOM. She has worked with leading composers and musicians John Adams, Louis Andriessen, Bryce Dessner, Philip Glass, Glenn Kotche, David Longstreth, Steve Reich, Terry Riley, and Lee Ranaldo.   Visit: www.vickychow.com.