Face the Music
The result of its second annual call for scores, Face the Music gives world premieres of nearly five new pieces composed specifically for the ensemble by its own performer-composers.
Monday, March 30 at 7:30 PM
Tickets $15, $10 members/students/seniors
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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Lukas Ligeti at The Stone
Lukas Ligeti presents a survey of his activities as an improvisor, drummer, and composer for other improvisors in NYC. A stellar selection of colleagues helps him celebrate his innovative way of making music. The week will include several of Lukas’ ongoing projects along with quite a few brand new ones.
Tuesday, March 31 to Sunday, April 5 at 8 PM & 10 PM
Tickets $15
The Stone, East 2nd Street & Avenue C, New York, NY
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Experiments in Opera: Story Binge
Experiments in Opera presents eight new operas in a two-night operathon. Over the course of this opera binge, you will hear the work of eight composers, whose arrival at opera couldn’t be more roundabout. The resulting pieces, one-act shorts and excerpts in concert and staged performances tell a range of absurd, abstract, historical and hilarious stories.
Wednesday, April 1 & Thursday, April 2 at 8:00 PM
Tickets $20, $15 members/students/seniors
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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Ramin Arjomand
Composer-pianist Ramin Arjomand presents a long form all-improvisation program.
Friday, April 3 at 8 PM
Free
Sulzberger Parlor, Barnard Hall 3009 Broadway, New York, NY
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TACET
This concert features music by Earle Brown, John Cage, Adam Holmes, Morton Feldman, Andrew Niess, Christian Wolff, and Max Ardito.
Saturday, April 4 at 8 PM
Free
NYU Steinhardt, Room 303, 35 West 4th Street, New York, NY
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