The Big Picture

groanbox March 16, 2011 10:16 pm

Accordion Acclaim

Accordionist Michael Ward-Bergeman performs the world premiere of “Groanbox,” a new work by London-based composer David Bruce, on January 28, 2009 at (le) Poisson Rouge...

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avner March 2, 2011 10:14 pm

The Composer’s Perspective

Composer Avner Dorman introduces his Concerto in A for solo piano and string orchestra at a private members event on September 20, 2007 on the Upper East Side. Thoughout the year,...

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alongtime February 23, 2011 9:45 pm

Afternoon Tea

Patrons enjoy afternoon tea service, wine, and hors d’oeuvres at the Park Millennium on the Upper West Side before Timothy Andres’ piano recital, “It takes a long...

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voices February 16, 2011 9:55 pm

The First Performance

Metropolis Ensemble’s debut concert “Voices of Night” on February 16, 2006 featured music by Aaron Copland, Benjamin Britten, and David Schiff. Here Metropolis artists,...

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grammy1 February 9, 2011 9:29 pm

Celebrating the Mandolin

Prototip Trio at Metropolis Ensemble’s Grammy Nomination Party on December 16, 2010 at (le) Poisson Rouge in New York City. The evening featured performances by Grammy nominee...

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allaboutlove February 2, 2011 9:22 pm

Under A Dramatic Sky

Metropolis Ensemble performs on October 19, 2006 under the lofty facade of Angel Orensanz Center on the Lower East Side of New York City. Monteverdi’s “Il Combattimento...

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Ravi Sharma (left) and composer Ricardo Romaneiro prepare their live electronics for the world premiere of "Hallucinations" at (le) Poisson Rouge in New York City on January 27, 2011. Photo by Sabrina Asch. January 29, 2011 9:18 pm

Getting Ready to Hallucinate

Ravi Sharma (left) assists composer Ricardo Romaneiro and his live electronics for the world premiere of “Hallucinations,” an electro-acoustic remix of John Corigliano’s...

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The Sparkling City

Metropolis composer Jakub Ciupinski introduces an audience to his interactive electronic system using two theremins and a laptop at a private members event on December 11, 2009 at...

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A Little Wine, A Little Nosh

Members of the Metropolis community enjoy some light hors d’oeuvres at a private members event on December 11, 2009 at the apartment of Metropolis board member June Wu. Sustaining...

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4542216632_f2338b99e3_o November 27, 2010 6:21 pm

Preparing a Masterwork

Pianist Timothy Andres rehearses Brahms’ “Op. 25″ on a Steinway baby grand in the stunning Salon Simón Bolivar at Americas Society, as he prepares for that evening’s...

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