InfraSound: ICONIC
InfraSound presents Iconic, a concert series exploring myths, legends, and the fate of forgotten icons. Human stories are filled with icons—but what happens when they are cast aside?
Featuring the world premiere of Iconic by Susan Botti, this performance brings these questions to life through dramatic musical storytelling and striking visuals, complemented by contemporary chamber music from Katherine Balch, Eva-Maria Houben, and Mario Diaz de Leon.
Join us for three performances on April 25th, 26th, and 27th at St. Malachy’s – The Actor’s Chapel.
Program:
musica spolia (2021) - Katherine Balch
Altar of Two Serpents (2009) - Mario Diaz de Leon
choir of shadows (2012) - Eva-Maria Houben
Iconic (World Premiere) - Susan Botti
Performed by the InfraSound Ensemble:
Amber Evans, soprano
Luke Paulino, countertenor
Stefanie Proulx, flutes
Yoshi Weinberg, flutes
Kathryn Vetter, bass clarinet
Giancarlo Latta, violin
Dudley Raine IV, viola
Sam Zagnit, double bass
J. Clancy, percussion
Daniel Schreiner, piano
with David Bloom, conductor
Yoshi Weinberg, artistic director
Alex Ring Gray, technical director
Turner McCabe, production associate
Iconic is supported by Chamber Music America’s Classical Commissioning Grant with generous funding from the Mellon Foundation.
Create-athon: Plant Music with Angélica Negrón
Plants, pitch, and percussion collide at the DIY workshop led by ground-breaking artist Angélica Negrón. Grow your musical talents by making instruments with organic materials and experimenting with sound using high-tech equipment. Looking to explore your interest in music? Test out your green thumb? We got you! All are welcome and we’ll give you the details to thrive. It’s going to be an unbe-leaf-ably fun session... and it’s totally FREE!
https://lincolncenter.org/series/lincoln-center-presents/create-athon-plant-music
Philip Glass: Infinity
Infinity is an intimate exploration of the searing complexities of love, change, parenting, and being parented. A story about the infinite cycles between parents and children.
The New York premiere of a new music work for the stage, with a live score of original music by Philip Glass, libretto by Arturo Béjar, and sung by Tara Hugo. A story about the infinite cycles between parents and children.
Conception and libretto by Arturo Béjar
Music by Philip Glass
In collaboration with Tara Hugo
Arturo Béjar – Director, Producer
Nikki Appino – Producer
Jorge Cousineau – Light and Video Designer
Dan Bora – Live Sound Mix
Alex Ring Gray – Musical director
Voice – Tara Hugo
Piano – Vicky Chow
Harp – Yoshi Weinberg
Violin – Madeline Hocking
Viola – Dudley Raine
Cello – Jordan Bartow
March 20–23
Sister Rivers featuring Tenzin Choegyal
NS+ SISTER RIVERS: happening March 7!
“Music is like drifting clouds that fly freely over the man-made geographical borders in this infinite space of possibilities,” says Tenzin Choegyal, the Tibetan singer-songwriter. This stirring artist performs with pianist Alex Gray and reunites for an extended set with the Grammy Award-winning Attacca Quartet.
SISTER RIVERS, hosted by NS+ curator Elena Park, will also feature Tracy Brown from Riverkeeper, the NYC-based advocacy group protecting regional and global waterways, and a taped conversation with Nepali riverkeeper Megh Bahadur Ale.
Tickets on sale NOW:
https://www.nationalsawdust.org/event/nationalsawdust-presents-sister-rivers-featuring-tenzin-choegyal-with-riverkeepers
Philip Glass: Metamorphosis
Experience the themes and moods conjured by Franz Kafka through the eyes of American composer Philip Glass. This dynamic and wide-ranging program explores Glass’s long relationship with Kafka’s literary works. Pianist Jenny Lin will perform Metamorphosis 1–5 for solo piano, actor Saori Tsukada will read select passages from Kafka’s best-known works, and Lindsay Rosenberg will perform the world premiere of Glass’s new works for solo bass. Following the performances, music publisher Richard Guerin will lead a discussion on Glass’s creative process and the ways in which Kafka inspired his compositions.
This program takes place in Gilder Lehrman Hall on the Ground Floor. Doors to the Hall will open 30 minutes before the program begins. Franz Kafka will be open for concert attendees from 6–7 PM. Seating is general admission.
Jenny Lin, piano
Lindsay Rosenberg, contrabass
Saori Tsukada, actor
Aya Ogawa, director
Alex Ring Gray, music director and arranger
Richard Guerin, speaker
38th Annual Tibet House Benefit Concert
The Tibet House US Annual Benefit Concert is a unique and cherished tradition that brings together renowned artists, passionate audiences, and dedicated supporters to celebrate Tibetan culture and raise critical funds for our mission. For over 35 years, this annual concert has become a cornerstone of our efforts to preserve and share the rich heritage of Tibet while fostering cross-cultural understanding.
Artistic Directors: Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson
Featuring:
Laurie Anderson
Arooj Aftab
Angélique Kidjo
Gogol Bordello
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Orville Peck
The Philip Glass Ensemble
Allison Russell
Patti Smith
Michael Stipe
Tenzin Choegyal
tUnE-yArDs
The Scorchio Quartet
**Appearing as pianist with Tenzin Choegyal
InfraSound: InfraSocial
InfraSound celebrates 5 years!
Join for open improvisation (bring your own instrument!) and open mic performance.
Free!
Todos somos illegales
“We Are All Illegals” Livestream Resistance Concert Series on Wed. Feb. 19!
Presented by Outernational and cmntx records.
Live & Direct from First Live in Bushwick.
Featuring performances by:
Alex Ring Gray + Vicki Leona Nguyen
Jesse Gelaznik
Harla
Zach Mezzo
Emanuel Ayvas
$10