Ryan talks about his new piano concerto, the featured work in Metropolis Ensemble’s upcoming concert Loop.
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Ryan discusses his new piano etudes, MIDI maps, and the evolving effort to expand human piano technique to new limits.
Ryan and Andrew Cyr discuss conceptual inspiration for Ryan’s compositions in the upcoming concert LOOP.
“This concerto feels like an arrival point for me artistically that has been in the works for the past four years.”
David Bruce offers his thoughts on creating a chamber orchestra arrangement of Erik Satie’s famous work.
What happens when you put Vivaldi, bluegrass, and Israeli folk music together? Why is an international cast of top musicians converging on New York City this month? Find out when Metropolis Ensemble conductor Andrew Cyr and featured composer Avner Dorman talk about our fall concert, On Record, with Classical Domain. Read the interview…
Andrew Cyr and Avner Dorman talk about the upcoming concert, On Record, working with Metropolis Ensemble, and Dorman’s music. Read the article…
Avner takes us on a journey through the composition of his concerto for pianist Eliran Avni: from Bartok and Ravel to jazz, rock, and Israeli horahs.
Avner discusses the intimate details of each of his concertos, including his inspiration, important motifs, and some of his personal story.
David Bruce, our friend at Composition Today, recently sat down with Andrew Cyr to discuss the beginning of the Metropolis Ensemble, its mission, and plans for the spring concert and beyond. Read the interview…
David Bruce talks with music director Andrew Cyr about his background, the origins of Metropolis Ensemble, the upcoming concert There and Back Again, and future prospects. Read the article…
Interview with composer David Schiff, about his latest work, the song cycle All About Love, receiving its New York premiere with Metropolis Ensemble. Read the article…