New York University

New York University

The Office of Public Affairs

Tuesday, Oct 10, 2006

N-88, 2006-07

New York University’s Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions will feature renowned pianist Marilyn Nonken for a free public performance on Sat., Oct. 28, 8 p.m. at NYU’s Frederick Loewe Theatre (35 West 4th Street, betw. Greene St. and Washington Square East). [Subway Lines: A, B, C, D, E, F, V (West 4th Street); R, W (8th Street); 6 (Astor Place)]. For more information, call 212.998.5424.

The performance marks the New York premiere of “Préludes” (2006), composed by Pascal Dusapin, and “Le chemin” (1994), composed by Joël-François Durand. Nonken will also perform “Les Travaux et les Jours” (2003), composed by Tristan Murail.

Nonken, the new director of NYU’s piano studies program, has emerged as one of the most gifted young musicians dedicated to the modern and contemporary repertoires. Upon her 1993 New York debut, she was heralded as “a determined protector of important music” (New York Times), and recently was hailed as “one of the greatest interpreters of new music” (American Record Guide). Her performances have been presented by Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, IRCAM, the Theâtre Bouffe du Nord, the ABC (Australia), the Guggenheim Museum, the Rockefeller Foundation, Kettle’s Yard, Cleveland Museum of Art, Miller Theatre, the Phillips Collection, and Logos, and she has appeared at festivals around the world.

The Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions is part of NYU’s Steinhardt School.