An MIT orchestra is debuting two Bowie-themed symphonies to raise money for cancer research
A fitting tribute to a musical icon.
In the wake of rock icon David Bowie’s death, a volunteer orchestra organized by an MIT music professor is putting on a benefit performance honoring Bowie and raising money for cancer research.
Under the direction of Professor Evan Ziporyn, an orchestra comprised of area professionals and members of the MIT community will perform composer Philip Glass’ Symphony No. 1, “Low’’ and Symphony No. 4, “Heroes.’’ Bowie and Brian Eno’s work on the albums Low, Heroes, and Lodger, known as the “Berlin Trilogy,’’ inspired Glass’ symphonies, which will be performed in Boston for the first time.
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“This is a way for the musical community of Boston to channel our grief and express our gratitude to Bowie in a positive way,’’ Ziporyn said in a release. “The generosity of these top-notch musicians has been incredible, putting their time and talent toward this project on extremely short notice. It took less than a day to put an entire orchestra together, and that’s a real testament, both to Bowie’s impact and to the spirit of our community.’’
The performance, which is on January 29 at 7 p.m. in the Kresge Auditorium (84 Mass. Ave., Cambridge), is $15 for the general public and free for MIT students. Tickets are available online or at the door. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the MIT Cancer Research Fund.
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