Concert in the Dark

Bach – Prelude from Partita No. 3 in E Major 

Biber Passacaglia – Guardian Angel: the final piece from the Mystery Sonatas 

James Tenney – Koan: a long, gliding soundscape 

Samuel Carl Adams – The Last Sound of Venice: rhythmic ostinato 

Helena Winkelman – Ciaconna: rhythmic and harmonic 

Luciano Berio – Sequenza: a constant layering of voices 

Andrew Norman – Sabina: a musical portrait of his experience at the Church of Santa Sabina in Rome while watching the sunrise during Mass 

Violinist Joseph Puglia is known for his “breathtaking” performances and the “unforgettable, magical moments” he creates in concert. According to a Volkskrant review: “On your way home, you notice your ears are truly opened – even the familiar sounds of the city are different.” He has performed solo and in chamber ensembles at venues such as the Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in New York, the Library of Congress in Washington DC, the Southbank Centre in London, Salle Pleyel in Paris, and the Melbourne International Arts Festival in Australia.

He is currently working on Voices of the Violin, a project that explores how a violin’s unique character influences the way we experience music. During the project, composers collaborate directly with the audience, which resulted in a series of fresh works that premiered in 2023. Puglia also examines how active audience engagement can deepen the musical experience, drawing inspiration from the works of Pauline Oliveros, among others.