Rushes for Seven Bassoons by Michael Gordon

Rushes Ensemble (l to r): Jeffrey Lyman, Saxton Rose, Lynn Hileman, Michael Harley, Rachael Elliott, Dana Jessen, Maya Stone. With apologies for my mumbling in such a live space, I’ve transcribed my introduction for those interested in what was spoken from the stage: “A few brief words: First of all welcome to what I know will be a unique musical experience because none of you have heard this before, but one which I hope will be rewarding and very interesting. [Also] a word of thanks to the University of Mi