BROOKINGS – The Grammy-award winning vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth opens the Brookings Chamber Music Society’s 2017-18 season with a performance Nov. 14 at the Performing Arts Center on the South Dakota State University campus.
Also performing for the BCMS’ 2017-18 season are:
• Jon Nakamatsu, Jan. 18;
• Laura Wilde, Feb. 25; and
• Quey Percussion Duo, April 8.
Founded in 2009, Roomful of Teeth’s eight voices are making a name for themselves by reimagining the expressive potential of the human voice. They have studied singing traditions the world over including Peruvian throat singing, among others. Ensemble member Caroline Shaw received the Pulitzer Prize for Music for “Partita for 8 Voices,” which appeared on the group’s debut album.
Nakamatsu, a piano virtuoso, came to international attention in 1997 when he was named the gold medalist for the 10th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Now touring the world as a piano soloist, Nakamatsu will help the community celebrate the 30th birthday of the Performing Arts Center’s beloved Fazioli grand piano.
Wilde, a South Dakota native and operatic soprano, has performed with the Lyric Opera of Chicago and with regional opera companies in Nashville, St. Louis and Phoenix, among others.
The Quey Percussion Duo has performed its unique brand of music on four continents. Its concerts blend classical training with interests in global and popular music.
The Brookings Chamber Music Society is a nonprofit organization that presents concerts in the Performing Arts Center and is allied with the South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts.
Season subscriptions are available now from the SDSU School of Performing Arts in Lincoln Music Hall. An adult season subscription is priced at $60 and includes all four concerts. A family-inclusive membership category has been added this year and is available for $120.
For more information, visit the BCMS website, www.sdstate.edu/music/bcms or call the SDSU School of Performing Arts at 605-688-5187.
