Artist Profiles

akimi3 February 18, 2012 4:33 am

Building Bridges

Akimi Fukuhara Gives the World Premiere of Ryan Francis’s Tri Cantae in Tokyo Akimi Fukuhara Akimi Fukuhara is quickly becoming a truly international artist. Dividing her time...

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Deutsche Grammophon Signs Avi Avital

We are pleased to hear that Metropolis artist Avi Avital will be signed in an exclusive recording agreement with Deutsche Grammophon as the first mandolinist to be signed by the label....

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Kristin-Homepage November 15, 2011 3:42 am

Kristen Lee Takes Philly By Storm

David Patrick Stearns from the Philadelphia Inquirer highlighted Metropolis artist Kristin Lee and her performance with Astral Artists with pianist Alexandre Moutouzkine on November...

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AndrewCyr September 16, 2011 2:17 am

Andrew Cyr and the Flexibility Zone

Jennifer Melick from Symphony Now recently sat down with Artistic Director Andrew Cyr to talk about Metropolis’ approach to concerts, education, and fundraising. Among the ideas...

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Violinist Kristin Lee Discusses the Challenges of a World Premiere

Since joining Metropolis Ensemble two years ago, violinist Kristin Lee has quickly made herself irreplaceable to Metropolis Ensemble as both concertmaster and chamber musician. Next...

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2011-cover-300x330 April 27, 2011 8:07 pm

The Piano Powerhouse

Composer Ryan Francis has a box of musical toys that’s finally ready to share. His new album Works for Piano was released on Tzadik Records April 19, and features Vicky Chow performing...

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New Horizons for the Mandolin

Israeli mandolinist Avi Avital is nominated for a 2010 Grammy Award and is attending the ceremony this weekend in Los Angeles, alongside Metropolis Ensemble’s conductor Andrew...

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avnerdorman6 December 16, 2010 5:40 am

Avner Dorman’s Watershed Moment

It’s a big year for Israeli composer Avner Dorman and last week’s Grammy nomination for the performance of his “Mandolin Concerto” (by Avi Avital and Andrew...

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Illustration by Timothy Andres December 4, 2010 10:38 pm

Timothy Andres on Piano Recitals, Schumann, and Jazz

Rising-star composer and pianist Timothy Andres is having a banner year. His first album was released on Nonesuch Records with what the New York Times called “a richly imaginative...

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The High Line in New York City December 1, 2010 4:05 pm

Ryan Francis World Premiere: High Line

The High Line in New York City, the inspiration for Ryan Francis' new work. Metropolis composer Ryan Francis was recently selected as the winner of an exciting commission from the American...

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