This week: concerts in New York (October 15 – October 21, 2012)

2012 MATA Gala

Philip Glass, Steve Reich, and Jennifer Bilfield honor Kronos Quartet and Pannonia Quartet and Jacob Garchik perform at the 2012 Mata Gala.
Tuesday, October 16 at 6:30 PM
Early Bird Special: $225 each ($160 fully tax-deductible)
$650 for 3 tickets, and recognition as a MATA Patron. ($585 fully tax-deductible)
$500, which includes a limited access pre-event reception with our honorees. ($435 is tax-deductible)
Tibet House, 22 West 15th Street, New York, NY
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Empyrean Atlas, Florent Ghys, and Gutbucket

Empyrean Atlas, Florent Ghys, and Gutbucket perform at Spectrum. Empyrean Atlas will give a free download of their new album out to everyone who comes, and Florent says he will be giving away 5-10 copies of his latest CD as well.
Wednesday, October 17 at 7 PM
Tickets TBA
Spectrum, 121 Ludlow, Second Floor, Manhattan, NY

Elsewhere | Maya Beiser, Eve Beglarian, Michael Gordon, Missy Mazzoli

Maya Beiser performs her cello opera Elsewhere, created in collaboration with the acclaimed director Robert Woodruff, composed by Eve Beglarian, Michael Gordon, and Missy Mazzoli, with scenic designs by Riccardo Hernandez, text by Erin Cressida Wilson, choreography by Karole Armitage, and video projection by Peter Nigrini.
Wednesday, October 17 to Saturday, October 20 at 7:30 PM
Tickets $20
Fishman Space, Brooklyn Academy of Music, 651 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11217
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Concerts at One | The Choristers of St. Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue

The Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys performs at Trinity Wall Street’s Concerts at One series.
Thursday, October 18 at 1 PM
FREE
Trinity Church, Broadway at Wall Street, New York, NY
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Eavesdropping | Season opening concert: Iron Dog

Composer and curator Guy Barash’s new music series Eavesdropping kicks off its third year of adventurous modern programming. It returns to The Tank to present some of today’s most daring performers and astonishing composers.
Thursday, October 18 at 7:00 PM
Tickets $12 (buy your ticket online and get a free drink!)
The Tank, 151 West 46th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY
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Music at First | Matthew Hough

The Music at First season opens October 19 with the music of composer Matthew Hough, in celebration of his new CD Remembered States, released by Original Abstractions. Hough will perform his pieces alongside violinist Joshua Modney, vocalist Megan Schubert and flutist Nicole Camacho, all of whom can be heard on Remembered States.
Friday, October 19 at 7:30 PM
Tickest $10
First Presbyterian Church (Brooklyn Heights) 124 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY
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Music for Voices | Metropolis Ensemble with BabX

Metropolis Ensemble performs a night of world premieres at Le Poisson Rouge. Featuring works by David Babin and BabX, Clovis Labarrière, Vivian Fung, Ryan Francis, Brad Balliett, and Mohammed Fairouz.
Sunday, October 21 at 5 PM
VIP Opera Box: $75 / $50 (for Metropolis members/patrons)
Table Seats: $30/ $20 (for Metropolis members/patrons)
Standing/Bar: $15
Students (Standing/Bar): $10
Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, New York, NY
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