Metropolis Ensemble and pianist Han Chen co-commissioned 18 World Premieres after György Ligeti’s iconic piano études. Each new work was paired with one of Ligeti’s 18 études for a sold-out piano recital at National Sawdust on September 24, 2023.

The concert featured an immersive audiovisual experience with sound art (Metropolis Ensemble commission, 2023) by Phong Tran and lighting design by Dominick Chang. Produced by Andrew Cyr and Armistead Booker. Filmed by National Sawdust. Mixed by Mike Tierney. Edited by Continuous Motion Productions.

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