Liquid Music

Wye Oak and William Brittelle: Spiritual America (WORLD PREMIERE)
With special guest Michi Wiancko
Copresented with the Walker Art Center
Sponsored by First & First

Wednesday, Oct 14, 2015 at 7:30pm
Aria, Minneapolis

“Shimmering loveliness… a soundscape that borders on the sublime.” — BBC Music on the music of Wye Oak                                                                                                                                                                         
“William Brittelle is creating a body of work that has no precedent ... one of the most promising heirs of the vital American maverick tradition.” — Classical TV

In a new set of engaging electro-acoustic art songs that employ rich classical orchestration and visceral pop appeal, Brooklyn-based composer William Brittelle explores secular spirituality in American culture. For Spiritual America, Brittelle collaborates with Baltimore-based indie rock duo Wye Oak, who create “moody, achy, beautifully blustery songs” (NPR). The program is anchored by world-premiere arrangements by Brittelle and revered classical violinist/composer Michi Wiancko performing songs with Wye Oak and chamber ensemble from the duo’s recent album Shriek. The program opens with an instrumental composition by Wiancko written specifically for the event.

Tickets: $25 ($22)