Dallas Morning News: "Stellar... Superb"

2/23/2010 |

Lawson Taitte of the Dallas Morning News reviewed the new Metropolis Ensemble album Avner Dorman's Concertos: "...These pieces reveal a strong common profile with tragic ferocity lurking under the sparkling surfaces." Read the article...

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Classics Today: 10/10 Review

2/22/2010 |

David Hurwitz of Classics Today reviewed Avner Dorman's Concertos, and awarded the album a coveted 10/10 rating for artistic quality and sound quality.

"...Metropolis Ensemble under Andrew Cyr sounds absolutely terrific no matter what Dorman asks them to do. This is really good stuff, a genuine discovery, beautifully played and excellently engineered. It will make you feel good about the future of contemporary Classical music."


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New York Times: 26 Works, New and Old, to Aid Relief in Haiti

2/16/2010 |

Allan Kozinn from the New York Times reviewed Metropolis Ensemble's Love Letter to Haiti, a sold-out concert on Valentine's Day at Le Poisson Rouge that raised $6630 for Partners in Health and their world-class health care services to the people of Haiti.

Here is an excerpt from the review:

"All told, 26 works of various lengths were performed, most contemporary and eclectic, with standard repertory pieces cropping up on occasion. Some of those were among the evening's highlights. A short set by the Avenue 9 Trio and its members included a sweetly singing account of Rachmaninoff's "Vocalise" by the group's cellist, Dane Johansen, and a breathtakingly beautiful reading of Debussy's "Clair de Lune" by its violinist, Sean Lee, both accompanied by Edvinas Minkstimas the ensemble's pianist. Mr. Lee returned later to play Massenet's "Meditation" from "Thaïs" with the harpist Bridget Kibbey."


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ArtsJournal: Life's A Pitch

2/12/2010 |

Amanda Ameer interviewed Artistic Director/Conductor Andrew Cyr about the marketing and online experience of Metropolis Ensemble, as well as the future of new music ensembles. Read the article...

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KSJN: "Inspired Accompaniment... Absolutely Perfect"

1/26/2010 |

Michael Barone of KSJN Minneapolis on Avner Dorman's Concertos:

"Intrigued by Baroque music since childhood, Dorman has created a collection of 'modern' pieces imbued with the formal clarity and rhythmic energy of 18th century music. Make no mistake, these pieces sound 'new', but they also sound fresh and friendly, and surprisingly 'original', despite the obvious derivations. Performances are breathtakingly fine, and if you pass by this album you're missing out on a disarmingly satisfying production. Go for it!"


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KBAQ: CD of the Week

1/23/2010 |

Sterling Beeaff named Avner Dorman's Concertos the CD of the Week on KBAQ Phoenix, hailing the recording as "new and delightful... a guilty pleasure... a journey of light and color... and a generous doorway into something new." Listen to the broadcast:

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New Yorker: Concerts in Town

7/21/2008 |

Metropolis Ensemble's The Rite: Remixed helps to celebrate the opening of (Le) Poisson Rouge. Read the article...

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NPR: Stravinsky Gets His Rite Remixed

7/18/2008 |

WNYC host David Garland discusses the wild re-imagining of Stravinski's The Rite of Spring with composer Ricardo Romaneiro and music director Andrew Cyr. Read the article...

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NPR: Deerhoof In Concert: Angular, Yet Pretty

7/18/2008 |

Metropolis Ensemble and Deerhoof perform a concert from the Wordless Music Series, recorded live by WNYC at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, NY. The concert and interview are hosted by David Garland. Listen to the broadcast...

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WNYC Soundcheck: Rite of Spring Remixed

7/16/2008 |

WNYC host John Schaefer discusses The Rite: Remixed with artistic director Andrew Cyr composer Ricardo Romaneiro. Listen to the interview...

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New York Times: Arts Briefly

7/15/2008 |

Julie Bloom writes about Metropolis Ensemble's The Rite: Remixed concert in Prospect Park. Read the article...

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Village Voice: Rites of Summer

7/15/2008 |

Zach Baron writes about Metropolis Ensemble's The Rite: Remixed and the Celebrate Brooklyn concert with Deerhoof. Read the article...

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ASCAP Audio Portrait: Avner Dorman

7/01/2008 |

Composer Avner Dorman talks about his forthcoming studio album with Metropolis Ensemble performing his complete chamber orchestra concerti. Listen to the interview...

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Manhattan User's Guide: The Orchestra

5/27/2008 |

Metropolis Ensemble and Piano Concerto by Ryan Francis are featured in this daily email newsletter, hailing the orchestra as "the hippest classical gang in the city." Read the article...

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Classical Domain: Avner Dorman Interview

10/08/2007 |

Andrew Cyr and Avner Dorman talk about the upcoming concert, On Record, working with Metropolis Ensemble, and Dorman's music. Read the article...

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AM New York: Summer Concerts

5/23/2007 |

Highlights Metropolis Ensemble's The Rite: Remixed and Deerhoof in the annual roundup of New York's free summer concerts. Read the article...

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Time Out New York: The 10 Best Outdoor Summer Concerts

5/22/2007 |

Metropolis Ensemble's The Rite: Remixed and Deerhoof performance are listed as one of the 10 best outdoor summer concerts in NYC for 2008. Read the article...

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Composition Today: Metropolis Ensemble Interview

5/03/2007 |

David Bruce talks with music director Andrew Cyr about his background, the origins of Metropolis Ensemble, the upcoming concert There and Back Again, and future prospects. Read the article...

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Playbill Arts: All About Love

10/19/2006 |

Matthew Westphal writes about Metropolis Ensemble's concert All About Love, featuring two new works about l'amore alongside a 17th-century classic in modern guise. Read the article...

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Classical Domain: David Schiff Interview

10/01/2006 |

Interview with composer David Schiff, about his latest work, the song cycle All About Love, receiving its New York premiere with Metropolis Ensemble. Read the article...

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Vocal Area Network: Bad Boy of Baroque Returns

9/23/2006 |

Elisabeth Avery writes about Metropolis Ensemble's production of Claudio Monteverdi's musical drama, Il Combattimento, featuring Melissa Fogarty, Thomas Glenn, and Daniel Neer. Read the article...

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Classical Domain: Singing in the Dark

1/20/2006 |

Classical Domain features Metropolis Ensemble's inaugural concert, Voices of Night, including David Schiff's Singing in the Dark. Read the article...

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Classical Domain: Metropolis Interview

1/15/2006 |

Music Director Andrew Cyr talks with composer David Schiff and saxophonist Marty Ehrlich about the New York premiere of Singing in the Dark, including the origins of the piece and the challenge of its performance. Read the article...

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