Nico Muhly and the Countertenor

Composer Nico Muhly discusses his music for countertenor with author and illustrator Maira Kalman and Guggenheim curator for performance and media Nat Trotman. A selection of these works including Principles of Uncertainty (2007) inspired by Maira Kalman’s book and blog of the same name and Four Traditional Songs (2011) will be performed alongside a preview of a new Works & Process commission. Inspired by the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World’s interpretation of the oldest song in the world, the new commission is an extension of Lenka Clayton andJon Rubin’sproject … circle through New York, part of the Guggenheim Social Practiceinitiative. Produced in association with Beth Morrison Projects. PANEL Maira Kalman, author and illustrator Nico Muhly, composer Nat Trotman, Guggenheim curator for performance and media CAST Nicolee Kuester, horn Nico Muhly, piano Dave Nelson, trombone Courtney Orlando, violin Stephanie Richards, trumpet Paul Wiancko, cello