Music

"...to provide an environment that would enrich the synergistic and essential relationship between thought and performance, idea and artistry."
  

The Artist-in-Residence program at the Institute for Advanced Study was established in 1994 to create a musical presence within the Institute community, to have in residence a person whose work could be experienced and appreciated by scholars from all disciplines. 

Composer, clarinetist, and conductor Derek Bermel was named Artist-in-Residence beginning July 1, 2009.  A press release on his appointment may be viewed here. 

The Edward T. Cone Concert Series
2010–2011 Season: The Harmonic Series

The Harmonic Series, an exciting new season of music curated by Derek Bermel, will begin in November.  Each Friday concert will conclude with a concert talk from the stage, while each Saturday performance will feature a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. in Wolfensohn Hall.

PLEASE NOTE: Concerts begin promptly. We request that ticketholders arrive in Wolfensohn Hall no later than ten minutes prior to the concert’s 8:00 p.m. start time in order to be seated. Beginning at 7:55 p.m., empty seats will be allocated to those on the wait list.

November 5 and 6, 2010

December 10 and 11, 2010

February 4 and 5, 2011

March 11 and 12, 2011

Friday, November 5, and Saturday, November 6, 2010 8 p.m. in Wolfensohn Hall Borromeo String Quartet Featuring guest artists Derek Bermel, clarinet; Paul Neubauer, viola; and Fred Sherry, cello The program is scheduled to include Osvaldo Golijov's The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind, Derek Bermel's Soul Garden and Coming Together, and Bartok's String Quartet No. 6 Watch for more details this summer Borromeo String Quartet Photo by Christian Steiner
Friday, December 10, and Saturday, December 11, 2010 8 p.m. in Wolfensohn Hall Mallet Madness Featuring Joe Locke, vibraphone; Lisa Pegher, marimba; and Bernard Woma, Dagara gyil (African xylophone) The program is scheduled to include the music of Joe Locke and more Watch for more details this summer   Joe Locke Lisa Pegher Alden J. Ho Photography, aldenho.com Bernard Woma
Friday, February 4, and Saturday, February 5, 2011 8 p.m. in Wolfensohn Hall Brooklyn Rider The program is scheduled to include Dvořák's  String Quartet No.12 in F, called the American Watch for more details this summer   Brooklyn Rider Photo by Richard Frank
Friday, March 11, and Saturday, March 12, 2010 8 pm. in Wolfensohn Hall The End of Time Featuring Edward Aaron, cello; Derek Bermel, clarinet; and Steven Copes, violin The program is scheduled to include Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time Watch for more details this summer

Ticketing: Concert tickets are free, and the Institute makes available as many tickets as possible for distribution beyond the Institute community. The Institute introduced an online ticketing system last season. A link will appear in the information about each individual concert as soon as ticketing opens. You will be able to print out your confirmation and bring it with you to gain admission to the concerts.

For more information about the Artist-in-Residence program, please call (609) 734-8228 or email .

Directions to the Institute are available here.

Please note that performances are not suitable for children under the age of eight.