Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Armando Bayolo's string octet, Ludi, was presented by the Euclid and Degas Quartets at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. on April 20. The work, which explores human relationships through the metaphor of musical games, received a standing ovation by the capacity crowd. Bayolo also led a panel discussion with members of the Euclid and Degas quartets addressing the work's themes and the process of bringing a new piece of music from commission to concept, grant writing and, finally, performance.
The April 20 performance culminated a two-day residency by Bayolo at the Library of Congress which included rehearsals and performance of his work on classic Cremoran instruments by Stradivarius and Amati from the library's collection as well as a chance to examine various original musical manuscripts and documents in the library's possession.
The April 20 performance culminated a two-day residency by Bayolo at the Library of Congress which included rehearsals and performance of his work on classic Cremoran instruments by Stradivarius and Amati from the library's collection as well as a chance to examine various original musical manuscripts and documents in the library's possession.
