FAS Arts in Motion: Master Class with David Virelles

1200 Murchison Rd,Fayetteville NC 28301

12 November, 2021

Description

Traditional music practices and their application in modern improvisation and composition. Traditional music can have the potential to suggest many artistic directions in modern improvisation and composition. Throughout his career, Mr. Virelles has worked with this information in different formats, ranging from solo piano work to electroacoustic soundscapes. In this lecture, he will introduce students to general concepts found in traditional Cuban music. Participants will listen to a variety of examples, audio recordings and videos, as well as examine foundational material and contemporary works. Mr. Virelles will illustrate ways in which this type of work can inform the students’ own output as improvisers, composers and instrumentalists.