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.”
Montecristo Magazine: Vivian Fung Interview
It may seem surprising to hear that Vivian Fung, born and raised in Edmonton, has built an international reputation as a classical music composer that has led her to a commissioned orchestral work for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, as a way of introducing its 2015 season in September. But there it is. Fung knows no bounds, nor does her compositional groove.
Star Tribune: Composer Timo Andres Goes for the Beauty
His second record, last year’s “Home Stretch,” boldly fills in the absent left hand of Mozart’s “Coronation” Concerto and also offers up a 14-minute “Paraphrase on Themes of Brian Eno.”
I Care If You Listen: 5 Questions to Luke Rinderknecht
Andrew Cyr continually fosters young composers and emerging talents, and I’ve been honored to premier an incredible amount of music by some wonderful composers.
WNYC Soundcheck: Timo Andres: Weaving Together Eno And Mozart
On his new album, Home Stretch, Andres plays off of works by Brian Eno and Mozart, matching his reinventions of those pieces with a composition of his own. The result is a buoyant and fascinating record.
Five Minutes with David Bruce
Andrew Cyr and David Bruce talk over the score on stage for “The Firework Maker’s Daughter.”
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.
Bates: On an Urban Scale with Andrew Cyr
“Newly honored with a Grammy Award nomination, Cyr finds himself at the apex of Manhattan’s bustling new-music scene.”
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.”
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.
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.