Jherek Bischoff Set for SPCO's Liquid Music Series, 10/18

On October 18 at the Fitzgerald Theater in downtown Saint Paul, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music series and the Walker Art Center present Jherek Bischoff: Composed, in collaboration with Minnesota Public Radio.

"Seattle phenom" (The New Yorker) and "pop polymath" (The New York Times) Jherek Bischoff will be joined by an all-star cast of guest vocalists and instrumentalists including celebrated Norwegian singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche, Icelandic folk chanteuse Ólöf Arnalds (múm), Poliça's beguiling lead singer Channy Leaneagh, Deerhoof drummer Greg Saunier, and SPCO musicians in a concert that will blend high and low, contemporary classical pieces and new contributions to the American songbook.

Roughly half of the program will be the featured vocalists interpreting works from Bischoff's album Composed, and the other half will be Bischoff's interpretations of works by the featured vocalists.

About the program Bischoff commented, "As with all of the vocalists I have collaborated with, I was struck deeply by the voices of the singers for this concert. I came across each of them organically and I knew immediately that if ever there was the chance, I would love to work with them. I am extremely excited to have been given this opportunity by Liquid Music and The Walker Art Center to create a one-time-only evening of intimate music with these spectacular artists, and my great drumming animal friend Greg Saunier."

Kate Nordstrum, Liquid Music series curator commented, "Jherek's love for making music with artists as passionate and unique as he is creates a celebratory performance atmosphere for Composed. Sondre Lerche, Ólöf Arnalds, Channy Leaneagh and Greg Saunier - singular pop/folk stars from very different spheres of influence - have never taken the stage together before but are spurred on by Jherek's inspired vision and contagious enthusiasm. Musicians of the SPCO will also participate in a night of music that is certain to be surprising and rich with beauty."

Tickets to this event can be purchased through the SPCO as part of the Liquid Music series. For single tickets and all other tickets inquiries, contact the Fitzgerald Theater box office directly to avoid Ticketmaster fees or contact Ticketmaster outlets online or by phone at 1.800.982.2787.

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