葫芦影业

葫芦影业 music professor Aaron Ragsdale will present a recital featuring a fusion of percussion and electronics at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 24, in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. 

Ragsdale鈥檚 program draws inspiration from some of literature鈥檚 most profound works, including George Orwell鈥檚 鈥�1984鈥� and Kurt Vonnegut鈥檚 鈥淭he Sirens of Titan.鈥� Through a blend of traditional percussion instruments and modern electronic elements, the recital explores several different ways that composers can bring these literary worlds to life through sound. 

A highlight of the program will be the regional premiere of 鈥淪aturn, still returning鈥� by composer Broxson. This new work for percussion and electronics blends the acoustic sounds of vibraphone, glockenspiel and kick drum with both fixed and live-processed media. 

The program will also include a piece by composer Alexis Bacon: 鈥淥jibwe Song鈥� for vibraphone, percussion and electronics. This work utilizes the voice and text of First Nations Ojibwe speaker Alphonse Pitawanakwat to create a poignant metaphor for the rebirth of the Ojibwe language.  

Ragsdale will also be joined by SDSU alumna Tanna McMahon for a performance of Steve Danyew鈥檚 鈥淐horale Variations鈥� for marimba duo. Known for its intricate rhythms and harmonic depth, this piece will showcase the dynamic capabilities of the marimba, creating a rich and engaging experience for the audience. 

鈥淚鈥檓 incredibly excited to present a program that blends the worlds of literature, language and music,鈥� Ragsdale said. 鈥淭he regional premiere of 鈥楽aturn, still returning鈥� and the powerful 鈥極jibwe Song鈥� are both pieces that deeply resonate with themes of identity, reflection and renewal.鈥� 

This event is free and open to the public.