Composers Brad Balliett and Elliot Cole, and performer (and twin brother) Doug Balliett talk about the world premiere of “The Rake,” a hip-hopera retelling of The Rake’s Progress commissioned by Metropolis Ensemble. The piece will be performed by Metropolis as part of the MATA Festival, the new music festival founded by Philip Glass, on May 12, 2011 at (le) Poisson Rouge in New York City. Video by Armistead Booker.

Satie Conversation - Part One from Metropolis Ensemble on Vimeo.

A conversation with composer David Bruce and monologist Mike Daisey about Erik Satie’s Sports et Divertissements, part of Metropolis Ensemble’s spring concert, Loop, on April 10, 2008 at The Times Center in New York City. Presented by the Metropolis Ensemble led by conductor Andrew Cyr. Video by Armistead Booker; edited by Dan Hayek.

The New York premiere of Timothy Andres’ Home Stretch for piano and chamber orchestra, performed on May 20, 2010 at Trinity Wall Street’s “Concerts at One” in New York City. Featuring Timothy Andres on piano and Metropolis Ensemble led by conductor Andrew Cyr. Video by Trinity Wall Street.

The New York premiere of Anna Clyne’s Within Her Arms for 15 piece string ensemble, performed on May 20, 2010 at Trinity Wall Street’s “Concerts at One” in New York City. Featuring the Metropolis Ensemble led by conductor Andrew Cyr. Video by Trinity Wall Street.

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Concerts at One: trinitywallstreet.org/​​music/​​concerts/​​

Andrew Norman’s Gran Turismo for 8 virtuoso violins, performed on May 20, 2010 at Trinity Wall Street’s “Concerts at One” in New York City. Featuring Metropolis Ensemble led by conductor Andrew Cyr. Video by Trinity Wall Street.

The world premiere of Timothy Andres: Paraphrase on Themes of Brian Eno for chamber orchestra, performed on May 20, 2010 at Trinity Wall Street’s “Concerts at One” in New York City. Featuring Metropolis Ensemble led by conductor Andrew Cyr. Video by Trinity Wall Street.

Learn more: metropolisensemble.org
Concerts at One: trinitywallstreet.org/​​music/​​concerts/​​

Brahms: Piano Quartet in G-minor, Op. 25 - 1st Movement from Metropolis Ensemble on Vimeo.

Brahms’ Piano Quartet in G-minor, Op. 25, performed on April 5, 2010 at the Americas Society in New York City. Featuring Metropolis Ensemble led by conductor Andrew Cyr. Video by Gareth Paul Cox and Kyrie Cox.

Brahms’ Piano Quartet in G-minor, Op. 25, performed on April 5, 2010 at the Americas Society in New York City. Featuring Metropolis Ensemble led by conductor Andrew Cyr. Video by Gareth Paul Cox and Kyrie Cox.

Brahms’ Piano Quartet in G-minor, Op. 25, performed on April 5, 2010 at the Americas Society in New York City. Featuring Metropolis Ensemble led by conductor Andrew Cyr. Video by Gareth Paul Cox and Kyrie Cox.