With only light can do that, a new set of songs commissioned by 92Y, Gabriel Kahane performs his first full band shows in a decade. This new batch of tunes runs the emotional gamut, reflecting on overlapping political crises, the vicissitudes of parenting, the public utterances of brainworm-addled politicians, and the possibility of loving one’s enemies. Featuring a dozen-and-a-half songs filled out by string quartet and rhythm section, this concert offers audiences a first look at new work written by one of our keenest observers of modern life.
“One of the finest, most searching songwriters of the day.” — The New Yorker
Gabriel Kahane, voice, piano, guitars, electronics
Andrew Jones, bass
Matt Mayhall, drums
Greg Ewer and Ling Ling Huang, violins
Amanda Grimm, viola
Marilyn De Oliveira, violoncello
