Noa Even, saxophone – atomic | KSU Faculty Recital

“Kent State faculty saxophonist Noa Even presents her latest collaborative project: atomic.

Free and open to the public.
Ludwig Recital Hall, Center for the Performing Arts
1325 Theatre Dr., Kent Campus

ARTIST DESCRIPTION

At a time when our society is particularly fragmented and politically polarized, Cleveland-based saxophonist and Kent State faculty Noa Even explores themes of human connection with “atomic,” a commissioning project of four new works for solo saxophone, interactive electronics, and video. The impetus behind “atomic” is the idea that finding or cultivating common ground with individuals from diverse backgrounds leads us toward greater awareness, understanding, and empathy. We get to choose. We can choose to self-examine our own behavior, establish connections with strangers, and develop stronger relationships with those around us. In close collaboration with Noa, the composers and video artists of atomic focus on the following topics: the long-lasting affects of human interactions, the increasingly visible and thriving transgender community in the United States, silenced voices resulting from stricter American immigration laws, and regret, a universal human emotion.

PROGRAM

> WORLD PREMIERE: Christopher Biggs (music and video) – Imprints in Time (2019)
> WORLD PREMIERE: LJ White (music), Jason Charney (electronics and video) – bodies immutable (2019)
> WORLD PREMIERE: Emily Koh (music), Michiko Saiki (video) – b(locked.orders) (2019)
> WORLD PREMIERE: José Martínez (music), Michael Bruner (video) – Do I Regret? (2019)