Stone and Earth: Edward Cohen Memorial Concert
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The Edward Cohen Memorial concert celebrates the music of the distinguished MIT composer with a performance of his "Stone and Earth" for Mezzo-soprano and String Orchestra. With other works, include 3 world premieres, by colleagues and students. Program Charles Shadle: Song of Removal (2024) 1st performance Marjorie Merryman: New Work (2026) 1st performance Edward Cohen: Stone and Earth (1978) Krista River, mezzo-soprano John Harbison: Four Encores for Stan (2024) 1st performance of orchestral version Krista River, narrator Peter Child: Sinfonietta (1998) Composer and MIT Senior Lecturer Edward Cohen was a vital part of Boston's New Music scene in the years leading up to his premature death. This concert celebrates his legacy with a performance of his 1978 work "Stone and Earth" for Mezzo-soprano and string orchestra. The soloist will be Krista River, with the ensemble conducted with Cohen's long-time friend and collaborator, David Hoose. Also on the program will be music
