Project In BriefMetropolis Ensemble accompanied three concerts by rising indie pop star and singer-songwriter Caroline Rose, featuring new orchestral arrangements of fan-favorite tracks from their critically acclaimed, cinematic albums.
Rolling Stone called the 2023 release of Caroline Rose’s “The Art of Forgetting” their “most fascinating and forward-thinking song cycle to date… a moody collection of downcast orchestral pop.”
Arranger Lena K. Simon, producer Andrew Cyr, manager Ari Fouriezos, and Caroline Rose collaborated to reimagine songs, including Miami, Jeannie Becomes A Mom, and Do You Think We’ll Last Forever.
Caroline Rose and Metropolis artists played to a sold-out Brooklyn Steel in Williamsburg and two nights at BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equity in Northampton.
Commissioning Project
2023–2024Lena K. Simon and Caroline Rose collaborated with Andrew Cyr to prepare nearly a dozen new arrangements for the concert tour.They selected songs from Caroline’s albums, including LONER, Superstar, and The Art of Forgetting, which Under The Radar calls their “their strongest and most resonant record yet."
BOMBYX Center Concert
April 2–3, 2024Caroline Rose introduced Lena K. Simon's new orchestral arrangements with Metropolis Ensemble over a two night residency.Caroline also shared a preview of the concerts on NPR’s The Fabulous 413 about the emotional impact of the project.
Brooklyn Steel Concert
April 5, 2024Thousands of enthusiastic fans packed Brooklyn Steel to sing along with Caroline Rose, Metropolis artists, Cassandra Jenkins, Joanna Sternberg, and La Force."The addition of the Metropolis Ensemble added an extra layer of depth and grandeur to Rose’s performance, elevating her already stellar songwriting to new heights." (Melodic Magazine)
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