Metropolis Ensemble and pianist Han Chen co-commissioned 18 World Premieres after György Ligeti’s iconic piano études in a sold-out concert at National Sawdust.
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Concert Highlights
In response to the catastrophic 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Metropolis Ensemble hosted a Valentine's Day benefit concert supporting Partners in Health to provide world-class care to Haiti's citizens.
Watch concert highlights and behind-the-scenes interviews with music polymath Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson.
Watch concert highlights and behind-the-scenes interviews with violinist Kristin Lee.
Watch concert highlights and behind-the-scenes interviews with pianist and composer Timo Andres.
Watch concert highlights and behind-the-scenes interviews with composer and performer Molly Joyce.
Our Second Resident Artists Series Concert Curated by Kristin Lee at Le Poisson Rouge in April 2014.
What would a house sound like if it could sing? Metropolis presented a site-specific electro-acoustic installation in October 2010.
Watch concert highlights and behind-the-scenes interviews with composer Vivian Fung.
Watch concert highlights and behind-the-scenes interviews with composer and electronic artist Ricardo Romaneiro.
Live performances from The Groanbox Boys, including works from David Bruce, Michael Ward-Bergeman, and John Adams in January 2009.
Highlights from a concert forum at Americas Society in May 2009 featuring a performance by Gamelan Dharma Swara.
Watch an interactive program of new music from Jakub Ciupinski, including behind-the-scenes footage from September 2009.
Highlights from Metropolis’ May 2009 concert of commissions and premieres at Le Poisson Rouge.
Brooklyn Academy of Music presents Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson’s Shuffle Culture in April 2012.
Experience the commissioned remix of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring from July 2008.
Metropolis presents the complete chamber orchestra concerti of Avner Dorman at Angel Orensanz Center in October 2007.
Watch highlighted works from Ryan Francis, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Maurice Ravel, Erik Satie, and David Bruce at The Times Center in April 2008.
Watch performances from Metropolis’ May 2017 concert at Angel Orensanz Center, including the US premiere of Avner Dorman: Mandolin Concerto.