Percussionists Todd Meehan and Douglas Perkins with I-Jen Fang
The McIntire Department of Music presents a concert by Todd Meehan and Douglas Perkins http://mpduo.com with I-Jen Fang on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 8pm in Old Cabell Hall.
This is part of a three-day residency that includes workshops, a concert and sessions for our Ph.D. candidate composers to develop pieces that will be performed by the Duo. The residency is supported by the Office of the Provost & the Vice Provost for the Arts.
Since its founding in 2006, the Meehan/ Perkins Duo (Todd Meehan and Doug Perkins) has redefined the American percussion duo through its diverse commissions and engaging performances.
“superb young players” (New Yorker)
“gifted percussionists”(Wall Street Journal)
“immaculately played by the duo” (BBC Music Magazine) “an engaging experience” (Gramophone)
“This is a must-hear for anyone remotely interested in the development of music in the past century and is strongly recommended” (Fanfare)
Old Cabell Hall is located on the south end of UVA's historic Lawn, directly opposite the Rotunda. Parking is available in at the Central Grounds Parking Garage, or in the lots off University Avenue at the University Corner. Handicapped parking is available in the C1 parking lot or in designated spaces on McCormick Avenue.
All programs are subject to change.
An Arts Enhancement Event supported by the Office of the Provost & the Vice Provost for the Arts