Peterson says the unusual slate was chosen with the young listeners and players of the DSAO in mind: "The standard classic audience is really not exposed to this kind of music," he notes. "Many people are afraid to program it for fear of frightening audiences away. "Black Angels" was written about the Vietnam war, and it's full of weird sounds: There's shouting and chanting and whistling, and lots of unusual instruments, like gongs, maracas and crystal glasses."
That said, you don't have to be Goth to enjoy this concert: See and hear Peterson, violinist David Waldman, violist Kelly Shanafelt and cellist Thomas Heinrich go electric and eclectic tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Denver School of the Arts Concert Hall, 7111 Montview Boulevard; buy tickets, $10 to $15, online or at the DSA box office. Visit the DSAO website for more information.
