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They will be joined by Ithaca College faculty cellist Elizabeth Simkin. With one exception from 1996, their entire program will consist of music composed in the 21st century.
Recognized for its artistic creativity, Tarab Cello Ensemble is dedicated to the commissioning and performance of 21st-century American music for eight cellos, with the goal of establishing a vital contemporary repertoire for this instrumentation. Since its inception in 2000, the ensemble has premiered more than 20 works, from such composers as Larry Bell, Caleb Burhans, Garrett Byrnes, Dennis DeSantis, David Liptak, Brad Lubman, Gregory Mertl, Joe Michaels, Sam Pellman, Martin Scherzinger, Aaron Travers, and Dan Trueman. Its repertoire also includes such compositions as Pierre Boulez' Messagesquisse, Arvo Pärt's Fratres, Augusta Read Thomas' Blizzard in Paradise, and Luciano Berio's Korot.
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The Tarab Cello Ensemble, eight cellists dedicated to the performance of new music for cello choir, will give a free concert at Ithaca College on Friday, March 20, at 8:15 pm in Ford Hall.