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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.
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.
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.
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.
Cristina Spinei in Constant Motion
For Cristina Spinei, writing music is inextricably linked to dance, her study of Brazilian folk music, and, at times, the sounds and rhythms of her commute on Metro-North railway.
New Sounds, New Ideas
With four completely different voices, the composers in our fall concert, REVERB, have summed up their thoughts on what new music can express.
Highlights from New Music 101
Go behind-the-scenes and watch concert highlights and premieres from our latest interactive concert.
On the Menu…
One of the highlights of our upcoming concert, New Music 101, is a segment we’re calling “Composing and Cocktails.”
Exploring the Roots of David Bruce
Composer David Bruce shares insights about his new work, Groanbox, featuring Michael Ward-Bergeman on accordion.

