Rendering a New Season Together
Recapping the world premiere performances from Metropolis resident composers Timothy Andres, Vivian Fung, and Ray Lustig.
Kung Fu Heroes Meet High-Octane Music
Composer Tan Dun led Metropolis artists in an audacious multimedia mesh of Eastern and Western sounds at Lincoln Center with The Martial Arts Trilogy.
Kristin Lee: The World Premiere Challenge
“My goal as a performer is to bring across the exact replica of the composer’s vision… in full understanding of the music.”
Raymond Lustig’s Musical Ghosts
“I have a tendency to quote some of my most beloved music when the spirit comes over me… it’s a compulsion, really.”
MATA Festival: A Burst of Blinding Clarity
Oracle Hysterical members Elliot Cole, Brad Balliett, and Doug Balliett brought us probably the most twisted hip-hop throw down you’ve ever seen.
An Inaugural Celebration to Remember
On a beautiful early spring evening, over 150 friends and patrons of Metropolis Ensemble gathered to honor our “founding visionaries.”
New Horizons for the Mandolin
Avi Avital discusses the significance of his Grammy nomination and the story of the recording project with composer Avner Dorman and Metropolis.
Warmth and Stillness Abound
Metropolis fans and curious concert-goers stepped into a cozy setting for a chamber and piano recital with pianist-composer Timothy Andres.
Avner Dorman's Watershed Moment
It’s a big year for Israeli composer Avner Dorman and his just announced Grammy nomination for “Mandolin Concerto” only makes it sweeter.
Timo Andres on Piano, Schumann, and Jazz
Pianist and composer Timo Andres discusses the story behind his new works, his first album release, his influences, and upcoming projects.
Blind Ear Project
What if music could be composed and performed simultaneously? Jakub Ciupiński and Cristina Spinei introduce their new project.
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.”
Celebrating Music with Heart
This was a Valentine’s Day we won’t soon forget, raising over $6,000 for Partners In Health and their world-class care to the people of Haiti.
New York Times: 26 Works, New and Old, to Aid Relief in Haiti
“All told, twenty-six works of various lengths were performed, most contemporary and eclectic.”
The Best of 2009
Watch concert highlights from Groanbox, New Music 101, Reverb, and Glimpses.
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.
The Dreams of Vivian Fung
There’s a long tradition of composers finding inspiration in Balinese music, from Poulenc and Britten to Evan Ziporyn and Ingram Marshall.
Jakub Ciupinski and the Art of Repetition
“I absolutely love churches for their long reverb. Harmonic structures can only emerge through reverb or the listener’s memory.”
Erin Gee Finds Her Voice
To hear her describe it in precise, almost scientific terms might lead one to believe that Erin is not her music’s best salesperson; that is, until she gets on stage.