Emanuel Ax and Anthony McGill
Top-flight musicians—each a Hancher favorite—perform a perfect program for piano and clarinet.
Emanuel Ax—one of the world’s most revered musicians—has been performing for Hancher audiences since he was a Young Concert Artist. How deep is the relationship? When Hancher needed a new piano for our new facility, we turned to Manny knowing he would select the ideal instrument. Meanwhile, Anthony McGill—principal clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic—first delighted Hancher audiences virtually during our pandemic programming. We have been eager to present him in person ever since.
Together Ax and McGill will present a perfect mix of music for the two instruments—including a work by Jessie Montgomery, Hancher’s 2024–2025 composer-in-residence.
“Understated and unarrogant, Ax can be taken for granted. But he has long been, and continues to be, one of the finest American pianists.” — The New York Times
“[McGill is] a captivating virtuoso on the stage, and a longtime advocate for social change extending beyond it…” — The New York Times
PROGRAM:
James LEE III: Joyous Advocate
Franz SCHUBERT: Sonata in A Major, op. 120
Franz SCHUBERT: Sonata in A Minor, D. 821
Florence PRICE: Adoration
Jessie MONTGOMERY: Peace
Adolphus HAILSTORK: The Blue Bag
Leonard BERNSTEIN: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
HANCHER EVENT PARTNERS
John & Ellen Buchanan
Alicia Brown-Matthes
Donald W. Heineking
Nancy J. Sereduck
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Paris Young in advance at (319) 467-4849 or at paris-sissel@uiowa.edu.