September 27, 2016 / 8pm
Angel Orensanz Foundation / 172 Norfolk Street NYC
Celebrate: Metropolis Ensemble Turns Ten
Celebrate a decade of innovation in music with a roving party
Paula Matthusen, Composer
Ricardo Romaneiro, Composer
Emily Wells, Singer-Songwriter
Du Yun, Composer
Matthew Evan Taylor, Composer / Saxophone
Andrew Cyr, Conductor
On the Program
Select and new works by many of Metropolis Ensemble's collaborators past and present, including World Premiere works composed for the occasion by Ryan Francis, Paula Matthusen, Ricardo Romaneiro, Matthew Evan Taylor, and more. With special performances by: Timo Andres, piano, Kristen Lee, violin/concertmaster, Jakub Ciupinski, theremins, Conor Hanick, piano, Ashley Bathgate, cello, Ian Rosenbaum, percussion, Brad Balliett, bassoon, Sean Lee, violin, Emily Wells, singer-songwriter, Matthew Evan Taylor, saxophone, and DD Jackson, pianist/improvisor/composer, and more.
About the Concert
Grammy-nominated Metropolis Ensemble celebrates a decade of innovation in music with a roving party inspired by John Cage’s “Musicircus.” You have shared ten years of belief, participation, passion, and generosity in making Metropolis what it is today so we wish to give back with an unforgettable birthday celebration gathering of all our Metropolis family, friends, and artists — and announce a bold new vision for the future of our entire community!
Under the artistic direction of conductor Andrew Cyr, in collaboration with composers Paula Matthusen and Ricardo Romaneiro, Celebrate — Metropolis Turns Ten, will be a multi-sensorial experience of cascading musical performances, sound installations, and spontaneous group performances. Drawing inspiration from Cage's, "Everything at once and all together", revelers will be immersed in innovative lighting design, projection mapping, and performance art. Wine will flow, sponsored by the award-winning Miro Cellars. Finally, an after-party will feature a set by multi-faceted singer-songwriter and Metropolis collaborator, Emily Wells. Celebrate with Metropolis September 27!
Production Team
Leo Leite, Sound Engineer
John Houle, Lighting Design
Christian Hannon, Visuals
Composers
Kati Agócs, Andy Akiho, Timo Andres, Brad Balliett, Christopher Cerrone, Jakub Ciupinski, Anna Clyne, Elliot Cole, David Bruce, John Cage, Molly Joyce, Ray Lustig, Paula Matthusen, Andrew Norman, Niccolo Paganini, Ricardo Romaneiro, Frederic Rzewski, Caroline Shaw, Matthew Evan Taylor, DD Jackson, Ryan Francis, Vivian Fung, and Du Yun
Performers
Francisco Fullana, Violin
Conor Hanick, Violin
Siwoo Kim, Violin
Karen Kim, Violin
Kristin Lee, Violin
Sean Lee, Violin
Emily Smith, Violin
Rachel Lee Priday, Violin
Henry Wang, Violin
Ayane Kozasa, Viola
Caitlin Mary Lynch, Viola
Ashley Bathgate, Cello
Andrea Casarrubios, Cello
Caleb van der Swaagh, Cello
Emi Ferguson, Flute
Leia Slosberg, Flute
Vasko Dukovski, Clarinet
Brian Olsen, Trumpet
Bert Hill, French Horn
Laura Weiner, French Horn
Jonathan Greenberg, Bass Trombone
Brad Balliett, Bassoon
Matthew Evan Taylor, Saxophones
D.D. Jackson, Piano
Timo Andres, Piano
Brad Balliett, Bassoon
Ashley Jackson, Harp
Jacqui Kerrod, Harp
Britton Matthew, Percussion
Ian Rosenbaum, Percussion
Sean Statser, Percussion
Terry Sweeney, Percussion
Ariadne Greif, Soprano
Emily Wells, Singer-Songwriter
