Two Poems will be performed by the University of Louisville Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Kimcherie Lloyd on November 11, 2011 at 8pm in Comstock Concert Hall. Click here for a map of the concert hall. Yao Chen’s work will be featured alongside works by Chen Yi, Aaron Jay Kernis, Joan Tower and James Young. This program is free an open to the public.

The University of Louisville New Music Festival is an annual event devoted to the promotion of the diverse music of our times. The festival demonstrates the School of Music’s commitment to the study, performance and celebration of contemporary music. Works of the late 20th and 21st century are featured in free, open to the public concerts presented by various ensemble combinations, such as Chamber Music, Electronic Music, Wind Ensemble, New Music Ensemble, Choir and Symphony Orchestra. The festival features many world and American premieres as well as performances of exiting new music presented by faculty, students and guest artists.