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GABRIEL NOVAK

COMPOSER | PERFORMER

Calapitter (2024)


Conducted by Jeffery Meyer on May 17, 2024
Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
Commissioned and Presented by the Chicago Center for Contemporary Composition

premiered by the Grossman Ensemble

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Another evening of bracing music performed by the Grossman Ensemble

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“Calapitter” opens with a whimsical air but there is a constant, steady, brooding beat that provides momentum that leads to an almost chaotic climax. A slow section has a gossamer sense that degrades into murkiness. The whimsy returns for the understated conclusion.

Spur (2023)

premiered by Axiom Brass

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UPCOMING
& RECENT PROJECTS

  • BLACKBOX ENSEMBLE
    BLACKBOX ENSEMBLE
    BLACKBOX ENSEMBLE
    Logan Center Penthouse
    Jan 18, 2025, 7:30 PM CST
    Logan Center Penthouse, Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
    Jan 18, 2025, 7:30 PM CST
    Logan Center Penthouse, Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
    World Premiere. New Work for soprano, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano, and percussion. Leonard Bopp, conductor.
  • NEXUS CHAMBER MUSIC
    NEXUS CHAMBER MUSIC
    NEXUS CHAMBER MUSIC
    Logan Center Penthouse
    Apr 12, 2025, 7:30 PM EDT
    Logan Center Penthouse, Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
    Apr 12, 2025, 7:30 PM EDT
    Logan Center Penthouse, Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
    World Premiere. New Work for piano quintet.
  • GROSSMAN ENSEMBLE
    GROSSMAN ENSEMBLE
    GROSSMAN ENSEMBLE
    Logan Center Performance Hall
    May 17, 2024, 7:30 PM CDT
    Logan Center Performance Hall, Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
    May 17, 2024, 7:30 PM CDT
    Logan Center Performance Hall, Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
    World Premiere of Calapitter for 13 virtuosi. The Chicago Center for Contemporary Composition's resident group of contemporary music specialists presents new works exploring relationships, textures, timbres, and microtonality mixed with elements of jazz, blues, and other influences.

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