Music for Ud and Lute: The First 600 Years

Town Hall and Jack Straw Productions Present:
Music for Ud and Lute: The First 600 Years

Münir Nurettin Beken, Ud; August Denhard, Lutes

When: Saturday, September 12, 2009, 7:30 pm
Where: Downstairs at Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave., Seattle, WA Tickets: $20 at www.brownpapertickets.com or 800/838-3006

For more information: www.townhallseattle.org or call August Denhard at gus.denhard@hotmail.com or call 206-200-3394

Münir Nurettin Beken and August Denhard have created a vibrant duo performance that blends the traditions of nearly 600 years of Middle Eastern and European music. Their concert presents selections from medieval and Renaissance Europe, Ottoman court music, and contemporary compositions. Their seamless presentation of these varied elements results in a blending of styles that at once contrast and complement each other. This performance features works by Francesco Canova da Milano, Joanambrosio Dalza, Diego Ortiz, Tanburi Emin Aga, and others.

Beken and Denhard have performed as a duo since 2003, presenting concerts at Town Hall Seattle’s Zing Go the Strings series, the concert series at Siena College in Loudenville, NY, and at Seattle’s Music Center of the Northwest. They are recipients of an Artist Support Grant from Jack Straw Productions in Seattle and are in the process of completing a CD recording.

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or you can see the performance free at the Edmonds library:

Date:Thursday, September 10, 2009
Time:7:00 PM
Location: EDMONDS LIBRARY
650 Main St. Edmonds, WA 98020

Description:Middle Eastern and European music from Medieval and Renaissance Europe, Ottoman court music and contemporary compositions. Performed by the vibrant duo Munir Nurettin Beken and August Denhard. Don't miss these superb performers in a unique live performance.
Additional Information:Supported by the Friends of Edmonds Library and the Edmonds Arts Commission.