New York Times: A Night of Acoustic and Electronic Exploits
What impressed most was the diversity of approaches that the composers involved took to stretching a more or less conventional chamber ensemble’s sound through electronic legerdemain.
Grammy Nomination for Avner Dorman's Concertos
Metropolis Ensemble is delighted to announce a classical nomination in the 53rd Grammy Awards for Avner Dorman’s Mandolin Concerto.
ProSoundEffects: BBC Sound Effects to be used in Metropolis Ensemble Brownstone Concert
“Pro Sound Effects is participating in a unique, location-specific music concert called Brownstone, conceived by the New York City-based chamber orchestra Metropolis Ensemble.”
Zachary Detrick's Wonderland
Eleven-year-old Zachary Detrick might barely stand as tall as a cello, but his imagination soars as high as a New York City skyscraper.
Zachary’s Big Ideas
“Zachary and I have been working together for about two months now, and I’m constantly surprised by his imagination and facility.”
New York Times: 26 Works, New and Old, to Aid Relief in Haiti
Metropolis was really an umbrella group that brought together instrumental soloists, chamber ensembles, singers and a few composers for a benefit performance for Partners in Health.
Our First Four Years in Review
With the start of the new year, we want to pause a moment to reflect on the four years since Metropolis Ensemble’s founding in 2006.
Gran Bwa from The Groanbox Boys
The Groanbox Boys released their new album Gran Bwa at Metropolis Ensemble’s concert, Groanbox at Le Poisson Rouge.
Concert Highlights from The Rite: Remixed
We’re pleased to share a new documentary video about Metropolis Ensemble’s world premiere of The Rite Remixed.

