“It’s exciting to premiere five new works that feature the bassoon on a single evening – it’s a rare occurrence.”
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Andrew Cyr and David Bruce talk over the score on stage for “The Firework Maker’s Daughter.”
Get an insider’s view of performances that are now in full swing for David Bruce’s “The Firework Maker’s Daughter” at The New Victory Theater.
Chatting with composer Vivian Fung about her upcoming studio release with Metropolis Ensemble and finding her voice in the creative process.
Since 2006, Metropolis has encouraged creativity and self-expression through teaching composition to NYC students in our education program, Youth Works.
Harpist Bridget Kibbey had a concept for a concert: to celebrate the diverse and colorful cultures that make up the American musical fabric.
Violinist Sean Lee talks to Metropolis about his critically-acclaimed new release with EMI Classics and The Juilliard School.
“With each new reel or change in the music, the locals instinctively changed their steps to a new regional dance. I was in shock.”
Discover the origin story that led to an ongoing collaboration between The Roots and Metropolis, and their new studio album, Undun.
Recapping the world premiere performances from Metropolis resident composers Timothy Andres, Vivian Fung, and Ray Lustig.
Composer Tan Dun led Metropolis artists in an audacious multimedia mesh of Eastern and Western sounds at Lincoln Center with The Martial Arts Trilogy.
“My goal as a performer is to bring across the exact replica of the composer’s vision… in full understanding of the music.”
“I have a tendency to quote some of my most beloved music when the spirit comes over me… it’s a compulsion, really.”
Oracle Hysterical members Elliot Cole, Brad Balliett, and Doug Balliett brought us probably the most twisted hip-hop throw down you’ve ever seen.
On a beautiful early spring evening, over 150 friends and patrons of Metropolis Ensemble gathered to honor our “founding visionaries.”
Avi Avital discusses the significance of his Grammy nomination and the story of the recording project with composer Avner Dorman and Metropolis.
Metropolis fans and curious concert-goers stepped into a cozy setting for a chamber and piano recital with pianist-composer Timothy Andres.
It’s a big year for Israeli composer Avner Dorman and his just announced Grammy nomination for “Mandolin Concerto” only makes it sweeter.
Pianist and composer Timo Andres discusses the story behind his new works, his first album release, his influences, and upcoming projects.
What if music could be composed and performed simultaneously? Jakub Ciupiński and Cristina Spinei introduce their new project.