The orchestra will also play Parade , Satie's ballet, first performed in 1917 with sets and costumes designed by Picasso. The talk will include slides of Picasso's original visual art. Works by John Cage and Maurice Ravel, which reflect Satie's profound influence on much of the 20th century's musical thought, will also be performed. Making his debut as conductor of the Sarah Lawrence College Orchestra is Martin Goldray, pianist and conductor, a member of the Philip Glass Ensemble who has conducted the premi res of several Glass operas. Goldray has worked with many composers including Milton Babbitt and Elliott Carter.
Photographs are available to the press.