Play! – a word of boundless meanings. For some, it offers an escape from life’s stresses, fostering creativity and imagination. Musicians play instruments, actors perform, and athletes compete. Yet, darker shades exist, like a child toying with fire or a devious mind playing psychological games. Fascinated by this word’s depth, composer Clarice Assad began a sonic exploration with Third Coast Percussion. Clarice joins TCP onstage for PLAY! – a concerto in three movements for percussion quartet, amplified vocalist, and orchestra.

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