New Two Key Version of NOTES ON VIARDOT

Michael, Polina, and Helen rehearsing at ASU

As Arizona State University has its run of NOTES ON VIARDOT this weekend, they will be premiering a new two keyboard version. The first keyboard is pure piano. The second keyboard is various orchestral sounds, operated by a program called Gig Performer. The musical theatre world has been doing this sort of thing for many years, mostly on the Mac operating system with Mainstage.

 

Second production of NOTES ON VIARDOT

I am very fortunate to have the second production of NOTES ON VIARDOT at Arizona State University, only six months after the premiere at University of South Dakota. It is being directed by Stephanie Sadownik and conducted by Michael Shannon. It is the premiere of a new two keyboard version, with keyboard #1 being pure piano and key #2 a variety of sounds, triggered by Gig Performer. The slot at ASU was designed to be a staged reading on book, but the cast has memorized their music and is fully staged--a very good sign! 

Thanks to ASU's Brian DeMaris for putting it on!