MASON ARTS EVENT CALENDAR

Great Performances at Mason

Third Coast Percussion

Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus

Feb
6

Mason Artist-in-Residence 

Ripples in the Water: Philip Glass at 90

Grammy Award-winning quartet Third Coast Percussion (TCP) makes its Center for the Arts debut with an electrifying program celebrating the music and influence of composer Philip Glass, as he turns 90 in 2027. Building on a close artistic partnership, the ensemble commissioned Glass in 2018 to compose his first work for percussion ensemble. Honoring his enduring impact, the concert pairs that milestone work with music by electronic producer Jlin, pop polymath Devonté Hynes, TCP’s own David Skidmore, and minimalism master Steve Reich. Experience shimmering harmonies brought to life through thrilling rhythm, color, and texture, performed on a striking array of traditional and unexpected percussion instruments. “Third Coast Percussion continues to push percussion in new directions, blurring musical boundaries and beguiling new listeners” (NPR).

 
This performance is appropriate for all ages.

Tickets: $65, $55, $45; half-price for youth through Grade 12 
 
Run Time: approximately 2 hours, including intermissio

 

Sponsor:  
The Mason Artist-in-Residence program is supported in part by the Wendy Frieman and David Johnson Fund. 

PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
The program for this performance will be available the week of the event. View digital program.
BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE
A pre-performance discussion begins one hour prior to the performance.
FREE TICKETS FOR MASON STUDENTS
A limited quantity of free student tickets will be available two Tuesdays prior to the event. Learn more.