Burlap and Bean: Gabriel Kahane and Gillian Grassie

An evening with Gabriel Kahane and Gillian Grassie.
A special double feature.

Launched by his 2006 song cycle Craigslistlieder—heard frequently in august concert halls and dirty bars alike—Kahane’s rapid ascent as a composer of concert works comes into focus in the 2010-2011 season, which witnesses the premieres of three commissioned works: The Red Book, a string quartet for the Kronos Quartet inspired by Anne Carson’s Autobiography of Red; a hybrid cello sonata/song cycle for cellist Alisa Weilerstein and himself; and a large chamber work for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, to be conducted by John Adams and performed on the orchestra’s Green Umbrellaseries. To listen to samples, visit www.gabrielkahane.com

This award-winning indie harpist/singer-songwriter has sold out shows from Philadelphia's Tin Angel to The Matador in Siberia. More Regina Spektor than Joanna Newsom, Grassie has toured across Europe, South America, North America, and Asia, playing original folk songs with pop structure and jazz sensibilities that have earned her grants from the Thomas J. Watson Foundation and the U.S. State Department, a slew of awards, and the fervent support of her fans, one of whom described her as "an awesome combination of Pippi Longstocking and the Mata Hari. Trust me, you never saw anything like this." Expect smart, accessible songwriting strewn with literary allusions, an innovative approach to the harp, understatedly soulful vocals, and funny stories of her travel (mis)adventures.
To listen to samples, visit www.gilliangrassie.com