IRIDIAN ARTS PRESENTS
LIGHT
New Music by the ROBIN COX ENSEMBLE

The Robin Cox Ensemble returns to Santa Barbara in a production of new music that ranges from the all-enveloping soundscapes of John Luther Adams to the intensely rhythmic music of Robin Cox to the poignant and rock-influenced work of Michael Gordon.

This quintet of violin, cello, clarinet, and two percussion, led by Santa Barbara composer Robin Cox, is quickly developing a reputation throughout the United States for innovative and compelling concerts which speak to a wide range of audiences in performances of music that are as intriguing as surprising. In its first six years, this new music group with a one-of-a-kind instrumentation has already held over eighty performances, collaborated with many prominent choreographers, composers, and video artists, and has released two critically acclaimed recordings.

This completely new program, which the ensemble will tour across the United States next year, includes music of some of the today's most talked about composers. "The Light That Fills the World" by Alaska native John Luther Adams is described by Chamber Music Magazine as "Amazingly beautiful, peaceful, and reflective--shimmering like the unusual landscape in which this composer resides". Bang on a Can founder Michael Gordon describes his lyrical new work, "Light is Calling" for violin and electronics, as "club music for nerds". Percussionist Eric Mellencamp will perform "The Rider", for percussion and live interactive electronic processing by composer Joseph Kasinskas. The newest member of the ensemble, cellist Carter Dewberry, will perform David Lefkowitz's wild solo "Possible Worlds". Robin Cox's music, including his latest work "Drive", and "Near Miss" which highlights the hand drumming of percussionist Erik Leckrone, will also be heard on the program.

"Impressive...a refreshingly diverse new musical encounter" --Los Angeles Times

"The music is smart, but also warm to the ears." --Santa Barbara Independent

Visit the web site: www.robincoxensemble.com

BOX OFFICE

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BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
The Center Stage Theater Box Office is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5:00 P.M., and one hour before each performance. See below for location.

Tickets may also be purchased by telephone using Visa, Master Card, and American Express. Phone (805) 963-0408 (V / TDD).

LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS
Center Stage Theater is located in the Paseo Nuevo Center, upstairs at the intersection of Chapala and De la Guerra Streets, Santa Barbara, California.

Take Highway 101 to Carrillo Street, exit and turn toward the mountains (northbound turns right, southbound turns left). Proceed to Chapala Street (fourth light) and turn right. Proceed 1-1/2 blocks and turn left into either of two entrances to Paseo Nuevo. Park near the elevator, or proceed to roof-level parking.