PICTURES ON SILENCE


 

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Reviews & Quotes


“Pictures on Silence is an exemplary new music group. Pollauf and Getz’s skills… secure their place in the field [and they] play with nuanced style and impressive technique all in service of the music.”
-Megan Ihnen, The Sybiritc Singer

Pictures on Silence “enthralls with debut CD Voyage. [In this] well-programmed introduction to their technical mastery [and] interpretive depth … not only does the duo shine while sailing through lyrical lines; but, they both feverishly attack challenging rhythmic passages.”
-Megan Ihnen, The Sybiritc Singer

"Jacqueline Pollauf and Noah Getz form the perfect combination of technical virtuosity and musical depth. Instead of taking an obvious route, they explore a wide range of styles and push the limits of what one might think possible for this instrumentation. The effect is texturally compelling, and beautifully luminescent."
—Courtney Orlando, violinist, Alarm Will Sound

“I was impressed by their professionalism, stage presence, and thoughtful interpretation. Their ensemble playing was impeccably coordinated, and they gave a polished, vibrant, and convincing performance.”
—Dan Lippel, guitarist, International Contemporary Ensemble

"Pictures on Silence is a gift to the 21st century composer, offering a fresh sonic palette and a genuine commitment to new music. Their seriousness of purpose is matched by the depth and assurance of their playing."
—Judah E. Adashi, composer

Programs


Pictures on Silence offers several widely divergent thematic programs. The links below take you to detailed pages about each, including sound clips, programs, and program notes.

Intersections:

a program combining music, film and electronics. » detailed info

Orpheus and the Secret Road:

a theatrical and modern day retelling of the classic myth. » detailed info

World Dance:

a lively and accessible program of dances from around the world. » detailed info



Repertoire


Commissioned Works

Webs Unmade Kathleen Bader
Crudely Spun Tales Armando Bayolo
The woman with Renoir's umbrella John Belkot
Soul Journey Miguel Bolivar
African Dance Suite Noah Getz
Plunge Stephen Gorbos
Rhapsody Charles Halka
Primary Colors Brian John
Sarkoy Ljiljana Jovanović
tight-rope dancing clowns Ying-Chen Kao
Brink Keith Kramer
Viridian Soliloquy Anthony Lanman
Endangered Dreams Frances McKay
That's When Their Troubles Began Eric Moe
Duo Concertant Christopher Pierce
Silk and Steel Anna Rubin
1:1 Eric Slegowski
Empty Every Night David Smooke
Insulin Stephen Andrew Taylor


Works

Aria Eugene Bozza
Lúa Descolorida Osvaldo Golijov
Romance Yusef Lateef
Alba Graham Lynch
Tanox Mark Oliveiro
Spiegel im Spiegel Arvo Pärt
Histoire du Tango Astor Piazzolla
Piece en forme de Habanera Maurice Ravel
Summer-Night Songs Andrew Simpson
Cinq Nocturnes Edward Staepmfli
Rumba Maurice Whitney