The great Belgian violinist Eugène Ysaÿe, often credited as the father of modern violin playing, created arrangements of famous violin works for violin, piano, and organ. These unpublished arrangements, located in the Special Collections of The Juilliard School, were recently studied and recorded for the first time by violinist Max Tan. This concert tells the story of these manuscripts and presents these arrangements live in celebration of their 100th anniversary. CDs of these first ever recordings will be on sale after the program.

While the legacy of great master composers are largely measured by their surviving musical works, the careers of living composers are often affected by many more variables. These include sociocultural changes, economic developments, effects from globalization, and more. What is the state of classical music today? How inclusive is it really of new music? This opening panel discussion focuses on how the business of “new” music has evolved, and the secret sides of composers’ careers often unseen by the world.

Unable to attend in person? Not to worry! Presented as a living room talk show, you can join us from around the world with a cup of coffee, watching from the convenience of your computer or phone. This webinar will be streamed with capabilities for you to ask questions and follow up.

A special 2-day music event presented in collaboration with the Sarasota Music Archive! Join us at the Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library in downtown Sarasota!

Tickets available starting May 5!

1:30 PM: Discovering Old Souls through Historical Recordings with Max Tan

2:15 PM: Lecture and Q&A about Juilliard’s Musical Manuscripts with Jane Gottlieb, VP of Juilliard’s Library and Information Resources

2:45 PM: Tour of the Sarasota Music Archive

Join Soundbox resident artists and composers for a drink at the W XYZ Lounge Bar at Sarasota Marriott Aloft Hotel. Musicians will be reading chamber music and hanging out; come find out what music we will explore for the first time over drinks! Join us for a memorable evening!

Because part of the lobby will be blocked off, there is a nominal fee for attending. Drinks are not included and must be purchased separately at the bar.

The sentiment "music begins where words fail" has been expressed by numerous composers and poets in the 19th century. How do writers and composers approach literary and musical texts respectively? How do actors and musical performers? What happens when these two texts meet in opera or other narrative performance works? This discussion is a fitting preview to the evening premiere performance of Marc Migó's Carnaval de las Indias.

A special 2-day music event presented in collaboration with the Sarasota Music Archive! Join us at the Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library in downtown Sarasota!

Tickets available starting May 5!

1:30 PM: Music and Conservation - Lecture-performance with Winston Schneider, Soundbox SCFP alumnus, with discussion led by Sean Friar, Chair of Composition at University of Denver

2:00 PM: Musical Structures and Narratives with Will Stackpole, Faculty at Stevens Institute of Technology

2:45 PM: Programming for Today – A Conversation on Narratives with Annie Dutoit-Argerich, performer and curator

This chamber music and ensemble program celebrates storytelling through a multi-sensory experience with local premieres of new music! Join us for an evening in which music explores the fragility of life and boldness of characters, culminating in Marc Migó’s “Carnival de las Indias,” narrated by Annie Dutoit-Argerich, conducted by Glen Cortese, and performed by the Soundbox Camerata. Suitable for children and families.

This performance takes place in Sarasota at Holley Hall.