Metropolis is a non-profit organization that inspires new audiences through its dedication to commissioning and producing ambitious projects in contemporary music and expanding opportunities for emerging composers and performers through collaboration. Founded by Grammy-nominated conductor Andrew Cyr in 2006, NYC-based Metropolis gathers independent expert musicians to create forms ranging from full orchestra and chorus, bands, chamber orchestra, to mixed ensembles and soloists.

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• “Metropolis presents new music played with the same kind of panache and bravura we usually experience only in performances of standard repertoire… conductor Andrew Cyr is precise, rhythmically incisive and fluid. He made complex new pieces sound natural and organic.” (Esa-Pekka Salonen, San Francisco Symphony)

• “Metropolis isn't just the hippest classical gang in the city; the musicians who play with them are also some of New York's best.” (Charlie Suisman, Manhattan Users Guide)

• “Metropolis performs and commissions new music from some of today's most promising new composers, featuring a revolving cast of the finest young chamber musicians around.” (David Garland, NPR)

• “David Kaplan played Schumann’s score and the new contributions to it with command, elegance and character.” (Anthony Tommasini, The New York Times)

• “A combination of forces was a fortunate grouping of young musicians dedicated to contemporary music and sharing a truly visionary outlook… with driven, but elegant force, and with seeming ease.” (Cecelia Porter, The Washington Post)

• “For Jakub Ciupinski’s Brownstone, the audience walked among musicians… first surprised, then charmed, and, finally, empowered by having control over their experience.” (Corinne Ramey, Wall Street Journal)

• “Two ships captains followed by dapperly dressed brass players from Metropolis boarded the S. S. Hangover in Central Park, hoisted anchor, turned on a motor, and dropped sail… and steered the ship toward a small island nearby.” (Michael Barron, Vice)

• “In A Grove is vividly produced… not a mere document of the premiere, but a creation of its own, carefully considered for the studio… commanding attention until the end.” (Joshua Barone, The New York Times)

• “Fans of this electronic and orchestral specialist have been waiting for the next big statement. And here it is... Tyondai Braxton in full command of his art… Telekinesis is a joy.” (Seth Colter Walls, The New York Times)

• “Timo Andres’ Home Stretch offers thought-provoking glimpses into how the past and the present merge in classical music today.” (Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR)

• “Dreamscapes is magnificent with virtuosic performances… a spectacular sounding disc… by one of today’s most eclectic composers.” (Bob McQuiston, NPR)