MOONDOG RISING at Advent Lutheran Church

MOONDOG RISING
A FESTIVAL EXPLORING THE LIFE AND WORKS OF COMPOSER LOUIS HARDIN 1916-1999

November 2-3, 2007
at Advent Lutheran Church
93rd and Broadway, New York City

Visit moondogrising.com for full festival details.

FEATURING

Stefan Lakatos: master of the Trimba
Robert Scotto: author of the forthcoming authorized biography,
Moondog: the Viking of 6th Avenue
and
The Eupraxia Players: 15 classically trained musicians,
plus special guests.

‘Moondog Rising’ is a unique collaboration between organizations, performers, artists, scholars, and supporters convening in New York for two days of concerts, symposia, and social action in honor of a prolific but under-recognized composer.

Born Louis Thomas Hardin in 1916, Moondog first made an impression in the late ’40s when his music was played by the New York Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall. His unique, melodic compositions were released on the Prestige jazz label. In the late ’60s the Viking-garbed Moondog was a pop music sensation on Columbia Records. The last decades of his life saw his evolution as a master composer for European orchestras.

‘Moondog Rising’ celebrates the release of Hardin’s first and only authorized biography by Robert Scotto, 20 years in the making. “Moondog, the Viking of Sixth Avenue” will be released in October by Process and includes a CD featuring numerous selections never before released.

Stefan Lakatos was a close friend of Moondog and inherited the unique Moondog percussion instrument, known as the trimbas. He is the only person to have studied percussion with him and is now is the curator and the artistic supervisor of Moondog´s music.

Eupraxia is a new nonprofit organization devoted to exploring composed musics from various socio-historical perspectives. Through collaborative endeavors with associated disciplines, the Eupraxia Players seek out diverse audiences, participate in education and outreach programs, and commit to creating community through their efforts. ‘Moondog Rising’ was developed by Eupraxia Director, Robin Boomer.

Friday, November 2

6:00 Opening Reception for pass-holders.
Pass holders may reserve their seats, enjoy snacks and meet participants. Pass holders will also have access to Marji Gere’s Moondog Madrigal Mini Puppet Show (not available to single ticket holders) and will receive a copy of the festival poster, designed by Jon Hammer.

8:00 Concert I: Moondog and the Classical Tradition
Moondog’s music is explored as it relates to the classical tradition. His music will be performed with the composers whom he admired and emulated. New “Madrigals” composed for the festival will be performed alongside the Moondog works that inspired them.

Saturday, November 3

6-7:15 Presentation of the Life by Robert Scotto
Author of the only Moondog biography “The Viking of 6th Avenue”, Robert Scotto presents the Moondog story. Q&A with the audience will conclude.

8:00 Concert II: Moondog and His American Contemporaries
Moondog’s music is performed with that of his contemporaries including Charles Ives, the composer to whom Moondog is most often compared, and Elliot Carter, another New York icon.

TICKETS

Festival Passes go on sale September 27 for $50.
Single ticket sales begin October 8 at $15 per concert ($20 at the door).

Starting September 27, go to www.eupraxia-arts.org for more information and to buy tickets.

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