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Celebrating Summer Solstice at Brooklyn Botanic Garden


On June 20, Metropolis presented two World Premieres: Matthew Evan Taylor’s Afropneuma at sunrise and Erik Hall’s reimagining of Steve Reich’s Music for 18 Musicians at sunset—two powerful works inspired by breath and transformation.

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Celebrating Summer Solstice at Brooklyn Botanic Garden


On June 20, Metropolis presented two World Premieres: Matthew Evan Taylor’s Afropneuma at sunrise and Erik Hall’s reimagining of Steve Reich’s Music for 18 Musicians at sunset—two powerful works inspired by breath and transformation.

About Metropolis


About Metropolis


 

We are a multiple Grammy-nominated music collective, founded by Andrew Cyr, dedicated to showcasing the next generation of visionary composers and musicians. 2k+ artists since 2006.

We produce one-of-a-kind concert experiences in NYC and beyond, commission groundbreaking music, and release ambitious studio recordings. Our projects reimagine what’s possible in today’s music, connecting new voices with new audiences.

The New York Times recently hailed one of our projects as “the highlight of the festival… a haunting psychological thriller… stylized yet sensual.”

 

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We have a nimble business model that directly supports artists, launches careers, and commissions new works.

“Working with Metropolis was a truly transformative experience. Unparalleled artistry and unwavering dedication. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner.”

—Ricardo Romaneiro

Meet our Artists


Meet our Artists


We champion outstanding early-career composers and performers who are shaping the sound of tomorrow.

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Upcoming Projects


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Flame Keepers


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Explore Collections


 

We create bold, genre-defying projects that transform how music is experienced.

As a nimble, forward-thinking collective, we conceive and develop new works from full orchestras to flexible ensembles with creative sonic pairings, and place them in unexpected places — redefining what an orchestra can be. Explore our wide-ranging body of work.