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Donnacha Dennehy--Photo by Britt Olsen-Ecker

Track Premiere: Donnacha Dennehy’s Surface Tension Performed by Third Coast Percussion

Today, we are premiering Donnacha Dennehy‘s Surface Tension performed by Third Coast Percussio…
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Box Not Found--Photo by Russell Hebert

5 Questions to Box Not Found (Kevin Price and Natalie Calma)

Asking yourself hard questions in the mirror is not easy, but to recognize imperfections and make pr…
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Kevin Baldwin
Nick Dunston--Photo by Gaya Feldheim Schorr

“Introspective Fermentation:” Nick Dunston’s La Operación at Roulette

Nick Dunston calls his latest work, La Operación, an “introspective fermentation.” As th…
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Aaron Wolff
Eric Jacobsen

This week: concerts in New York (June 17, 2019 – June 23, 2019)

The Knights The Knights perform music by Colin Jacobsen, Benjamin Britten, Eric Jacobsen, Kyle Sanna…
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Sam Reising
Unsuk Chin--Photo by Thor Brodreskift

Bergen International Festival Hosts Unsuk Chin as Composer-in-Residence

Unsuk Chin is at a turning point, and the maverick composer is reinvigorated from her turn as Compos…
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Lana Norris
Alex Weiser and all the days were purple

Alex Weiser Explores the Divine on “and all the days were purple”

Alex Weiser’s newest release and all the days were purple (Cantaloupe Music) is a gently haunting ex…
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Clover Nahabedian
Albany Symphony Sing Out! New York--Photo by Gary Gold

“Sing Out! New York:” Albany Symphony’s American Music Festival 2019

For over twenty years, the intrepid Albany Symphony has presented their annual American Music Festiv…
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Alyssa Kayser-Hirsh
Tim Parkinson Pleasure Island

Tim Parkinson’s Pleasure Island (Slip): Junky Little Epiphanies

To describe what Tim Parkinson‘s Pleasure Island sounds like would be doubly unwise: it would…
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Colin Holter
Anthony Braxton

This week: concerts in New York (June 10, 2019 – June 16, 2019)

Face the Music: Critical Mass with Claire Chase & Tri-Centric Foundation Face the Music joins fo…
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Sam Reising
Isaac Schankler Because Patterns

Isaac Schankler’s Because Patterns Explores Human-Electronic Relationships

Beautiful, algorithmic, organic, dystopian–on their latest album, Isaac Schankler collapses a…
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Nick Stevens
Pamela Z and Courtney Bryan

5 Questions to Pamela Z and Courtney Bryan (2019-20 Rome Prize Winners)

On April 9, 2019, the American Academy in Rome announced that composer Pamela Z was awarded the 2019…
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Arlene & Larry Dunn
Ledah Finck

Active Listening #7: Settle by Ledah Finck

Active Listening is a series that unites composers with audiences who care about social justice. The…
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Lior Willinger
Movses Pogossian Inspired by Bach

Movses Pogossian’s Inspired By Bach: a “Bold Claim for Violin Repertoire”

Movses Pogossian is an Armenian-born violinist and champion of new music. He has premiered over 70 p…
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Natalie Calma
Hannah Lash--Photo courtesy hannahlash.com

This week: concerts in New York (June 3, 2019 – June 9, 2019)

Bent Duo | Pop-Up Concerts Bent Duo performs music by Sarah Hennies, Hannah Lash, and Mayke Nas. Tue…
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Sam Reising
Anthony R. Green--Photo by Colin Conces

5 Questions to Anthony R. Green (composer, performer, social justice advocate)

Anthony R. Green is a composer, performer, and social justice advocate splitting his time between th…
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Amanda Cook
Riot Ensemble Speak, Be Silent

Speak, Be Silent: A Testament to Riot Ensemble’s Vision and Artistry

Since 2012, London-based Riot Ensemble has given over 200 world and UK premieres and has become a sp…
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Jarrett Goodchild
Isaac Schankler's Future Feelings performed by Nadia Shpachenko

Video Premiere: Isaac Schankler’s Future Feelings Performed by Nadia Shpachenko

Today’s MediaVision video premiere features pianist Nadia Shpachenko performing composer Isaac…
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Laura Kaminsky

This week: concerts in New York (May 27, 2019 – June 2, 2019)

Ostrava: Influences and Initiatives The S.E.M. Ensemble performs music by Lucie Vítková, Christian W…
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Sam Reising
Blo∂hofnír at MATA Festival 2019--Photo by Steven Pisano

“Joint Feminine Force:” Bló∂hófnir at MATA Festival 2019

Bló∂hófnir (Bloodhoof) is an incredible tale that provokes burning ambivalence. Presented by MATA an…
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Lana Norris
Nicole Rampersaud--Photo by Khyati Shah

5 Questions to Nicole Rampersaud (Composer-in-Residence, OBEY Convention)

OBEY Convention in K’Jipuktuk/Halifax, Nova Scotia enters its 12th iteration May 30-June 2, 2019. OB…
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James May
Talvi Hunt performs Madli Marje Sink’s Dream Sequence of an Ancient Forest--Photo by Rene Jakobson

World Music Days 2019 and Estonian Music Days Converge in Tallinn

At an international gathering of people, there are certain expectations one might have about the com…
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Amanda Cook
Attacca Quartet performs an all-Caroline Shaw program at The Crypt Sessions--Photo by Steven Pisano

Attacca Quartet Performs Caroline Shaw Program at The Crypt Sessions

A hip group of concertgoers dressed mostly in black met on a chilly spring evening at the border of…
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Tristan McKay
Meredith Monk--Photo by Peter Ross

This week: concerts in New York (May 20, 2019 – May 26, 2019)

The Stonewall Operas These four brand-new 30-minute operas are written and composed by alums of NYU…
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Sam Reising
SaxoVoce by Ogni Suono

SaxoVoce: Ogni Suono Combines Saxophone and Voice with Innovative Precision

The saxophone is an instrument of the future. Invented much later than the violin, flute, and other…
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Daniel Schreiner
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