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Apr 9

Written By Armistead Booker

From full orchestras to intimate ensembles and unexpected sonic pairings, Metropolis Ensemble brings music installations and immersive experiences into surprising site-specific locations.

Featured Project

Biophony: SoundGarden

In 2023, composer Ricardo Romaneiro and Metropolis Ensemble created an audiovisual tapestry and lighting installation at Brooklyn Botanic Garden running in sync with plant-generated binaural soundscapes and live musicians.

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DRIFT / LOOP

Biophony Pop-Up NYC 2024

LIQUIDVERSE: Microcosm & Macrocosm

Biophony: Solstice

Biophony Pop-Up NYC 2023

Biophony: Face the Music 2023

Biophony: SoundGarden

For the Birds

Biophony Festival 2021

Biophony Pop-Up NYC 2021

The Nutcracker at Wethersfield

Surge

Brownstone

Brownstone

Drifting in Daylight

Brownstone

Brownstone II

The Armory Show

Brownstone

Recent Press

Quotes

"The addition of the Metropolis Ensemble added an extra layer of depth and grandeur to Rose’s performance, elevating her already stellar songwriting to new heights."

Melodic Magazine

“Awash in beauty and tension… sensational was the Metropolis Ensemble, effectively and excitingly led by Raquel Acevedo Klein.”

Night After Night

“You could not have asked for better performers… In A Grove is a triumph and among the finest works at this year’s festival.”

The Observer

“Grief mixes gospel harmonies, simmering post-hip-hop instrumentals and wounded balladry.”

The New York Times

Armistead Booker

I'm a visual storyteller, digital designer, nonprofit champion, family tech generalist, communications strategist, proud father, moonlighting superhero, and passionate gardener.

http://armisteadbooker.com

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Opera + Film