The Journey to Life Returns
Witness a yearlong time-lapse musical performance of an original work by composer and saxophonist Matthew Evan Taylor.
Holland Andrews Makes It Personal
“Within ourselves, we get to have renewals whenever we want, and this just felt like the best time to be allowing for this change.”
Metropolis Radio: Fill Your Day with Music
Introducing Metropolis Radio, our new ongoing series of curated Spotify playlists from the next generation of composers and performers.
Pausing to Experience House Music
After six months of pandemic, everyone is living in a time of pause. Engaging in something new reminds us all of the power of imagination.
Music Will Move Us Forward
Our new virtual project, House Music, features bite-sized performances of both new works from musicians sheltering in place around the world.
An Uncommon Duo: Kristin and Jakub
Theremin and violin will take the stage together at the new music venue National Sawdust with Jakub Ciupinski and Kristin Lee.
Nina Young and Multiphonics
Sound artist and composer Nina Young talks about the intersection of electronic and acoustic music.
ComposerCraft and Multiphonics
Robin McClellan, director of ComposerCraft, introduces six middle schooler composers collaborating on our Multiphonics concert.
Majel Connery and Multiphonics
What happened when opera singer Majel Connery threw away most of the traditional technique?
Bora Yoon and Multiphonics
A 21st century re-imaginging of the bassoon classic, Mozart K191, for bassoon and electronics.
Doug Balliett and Multiphonics
“How about a Cleopatra-inspired cantata with obbligato bassoon? Sounds awesome to me.”
Brad Balliett and Multiphonics
“It’s exciting to premiere five new works that feature the bassoon on a single evening – it’s a rare occurrence.”
Five Minutes with David Bruce
Andrew Cyr and David Bruce talk over the score on stage for “The Firework Maker’s Daughter.”
Music and Shadows: Fireworks on Stage
Get an insider’s view of performances that are now in full swing for David Bruce’s “The Firework Maker’s Daughter” at The New Victory Theater.
Into the Dreamscapes with Vivian Fung
Chatting with composer Vivian Fung about her upcoming studio release with Metropolis Ensemble and finding her voice in the creative process.
Music Education for a New Generation
Since 2006, Metropolis has encouraged creativity and self-expression through teaching composition to NYC students in our education program, Youth Works.
Music Box: Old Songs, New Voices
Harpist Bridget Kibbey had a concept for a concert: to celebrate the diverse and colorful cultures that make up the American musical fabric.
Sean Lee and The Juilliard Sessions
Violinist Sean Lee talks to Metropolis about his critically-acclaimed new release with EMI Classics and The Juilliard School.
Bridget Kibbey on the Origins of Music Box
“With each new reel or change in the music, the locals instinctively changed their steps to a new regional dance. I was in shock.”
Metropolis and The Legendary Roots Crew
Discover the origin story that led to an ongoing collaboration between The Roots and Metropolis, and their new studio album, Undun.