Called “top-notch in all respects” (Sequenza 21) and “an artist to be reckoned with” (Gramophone), violinist and violist Miranda Cuckson is highly acclaimed for her performances of a wide range of repertoire, from early eras to the most current creations. In great demand as a soloist and chamber musician, she appears in major concert halls, as well as at universities, galleries and informal spaces. She has in recent years earned a reputation as one of the foremost performer-interpreters of contemporary music. She has released seven lauded solo CDs, on the Centaur, Vanguard and Urlicht labels. Her recording of Luigi Nono’s ”La lontananza nostalgica utopica futura” for violin and electronics was named a Best Classical Recording of 2012 by the New York Times. For full bio visit www.mirandacuckson.com.
“a brilliant young performer who plays daunting contemporary music with insight, honesty, and temperament”, “deeply satisfying” (Anthony Tommasini, New York Times)
This concert will be streamed live: bqcm.org/live
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
