Playlist for the week of May 14, 2021

These tracks turn towards ecstatic joy, deep pain, and everything in between. The thrill of making a playlist is the dialogues that emerge when songs/works, perhaps for the first time, rub shoulders. —Giancarlo Latta


About Giancarlo Latta

Giancarlo Latta is a violinist, composer, and writer based in New York City. He is a member of the Argus Quartet and the violin/piano duo escapeVelocity, with pianist Robert Fleitz. Recent performance highlights include Lincoln Center’s “Great Performers” series with Argus, premieres by George Lewis at Banff and Liza Lim at the Spoleto Festival USA, and concerts with Claire Chase in Houston. He loves books, birds, and coffee. More »


Metropolis Radio: Fill your day with music from the Metropolis community

In 2020-21, we created a weekly series of curated Spotify playlists from Metropolis composers and performers. We supported over 40 artists directly through this project during the pandemic.