MACHINE (Philadelphia, pay-what-you-wish)
Please note that this concert is at the Germantown Branch of Settlement Music School, not the Mary Louis Curtis Branch. MACHINE /məˈSHēn/ A: an apparatus using or applying mechanical power and having several parts, each with a definite function and together performing a particular task. B: an assemblage of parts that transmit forces, motion, and …
MACHINE (NYC, pay-what-you-wish)
MACHINE /məˈSHēn/ A: an apparatus using or applying mechanical power and having several parts, each with a definite function and together performing a particular task. B: an assemblage of parts that transmit forces, motion, and energy one to another in a predetermined manner C: a coin-operated device PRISM Quartet presents a program of new music …
Drastic Measures – re-release concert of PRISM’s first album!
PRISM Quartet presents a program celebrating the XAS Records re-release of the group’s groundbreaking first album (1990, The PRISM Quartet on Koch International). Spanning four decades of music making, the program features three works from the original disc by Jean-Baptiste Singelée, Russell Peck, and Matthew Levy, plus two recent compositions: Tiny Machines by Bill Ryan …
PRISM Quartet with Miguel Zenón – El Eco del Tambor (NYC, pay-what-you-wish)
PRISM Quartet joins forces with the Grammy Award-winning composer/saxophonist, MacArthur Fellow, and long-time collaborator Miguel Zenón in a program curated by Zenón featuring the world premiere of his newest work, El Eco del Tambor (The Echo of the Drum). Zenón writes, “El Eco del Tambor (The Echo of the Drum) is an extended, multi-movement saxophone …
PRISM Quartet with Miguel Zenón – El Eco del Tambor (Philly, pay-what-you-wish)
PRISM Quartet joins forces with the Grammy Award-winning composer/saxophonist, MacArthur Fellow, and long-time collaborator Miguel Zenón in a program curated by Zenón featuring the world premiere of his newest work, El Eco del Tambor (The Echo of the Drum). Zenón writes, “El Eco del Tambor (The Echo of the Drum) is an extended, multi-movement saxophone …
PRISM Quartet’s GUITAR HEROES feat. Leyla McCalla, Rez Abbasi and Steven Mackey (NYC)
For more than 40 years, the all-sax PRISM Quartet has redefined the artistic boundaries of its medium, with collaborators ranging from PARTCH, So Percussion, Piffaro, The Crossing, Inti-Illimani, Ethel, and BMOP to leading jazz artists Melissa Aldana, Jason Moran, Susie Ibarra, Arturo O’Farrill, Rudresh Mahanthappa, and Joe Lovano. PRISM has worked across disciplines with several …
PRISM Quartet’s GUITAR HEROES feat. Leyla McCalla, Rez Abbasi and Steven Mackey (Philly)
This concert is co-presented by PRISM Quartet and Ars Nova Workshop, an internationally recognized jazz, experimental, and new classical music presenter in Philadelphia. For more than 40 years, the all-sax PRISM Quartet has redefined the artistic boundaries of its medium, with collaborators ranging from PARTCH, So Percussion, Piffaro, The Crossing, Inti-Illimani, Ethel, and BMOP to …
Generate Music (World Premiere)
Reaching for the Future Generate Music is a new collection of compositions exploring the ties between Black and Jewish Americans. Visit the Generate Music website for complete information, tickets, news, program notes, blog posts, and more. Co-curated by Helen Haynes and PRISM Quartet World Premieres by Yotam Haber, David Krakauer, Myra Melford, Diane Monroe, Ursula Rucker, …
Generate Music (World Premiere)
Generate Music is a new collection of compositions exploring the ties between Black and Jewish Americans. Visit the Generate Music website for complete information, tickets, news, program notes, blog posts, and more. Co-curated by Helen Haynes and PRISM Quartet World Premieres by Yotam Haber, David Krakauer, Myra Melford, Diane Monroe, Ursula Rucker, Tyshawn Sorey, Susan …
PREMIERES (NYC) – FREE ADMISSION w/RESERVATION!
Hailed by The New York Times as a “bold ensemble” that “set the standard for contemporary-classical saxophone quartets,” PRISM Quartet presents a program of new music from an extraordinary collection of composers, including world premieres of works by Hannah Kendall, Andrew Litts, Renee Baker, David Bennett Thomas, PRISM’s first performance of Carlos Simon‘s “Elegy: A Cry from the Grave,” …
PREMIERES (PHL) – FREE ADMISSION w/RESERVATION!
Hailed by The New York Times as a “bold ensemble” that “set the standard for contemporary-classical saxophone quartets,” PRISM Quartet presents a program of new music from an extraordinary collection of composers, including world premieres of works by Hannah Kendall, Andrew Litts, Renee Baker, David Bennett Thomas, PRISM’s first performance of Carlos Simon‘s “Elegy: A Cry from the Grave,” …
PRISM Quartet at UNCSA
PRISM Quartet returns to UNCSA in a residency that will culminate in an adventurous concert that traverses an expansive range of music — from a beloved masterwork of the Western canon to exhilarating commissions. Works on the program include the “Schumann Bouquet,” a suite of six movements drawn from Robert Schumann’s piano pieces for young …
PREMIERES (Michigan)
Hailed by The New York Times as a “bold ensemble” that “set the standard for contemporary-classical saxophone quartets,” PRISM Quartet presents a program of new music from an extraordinary collection of composers, including world premieres of works by Hannah Kendall, Andrew Litts, Renee Baker, and David Bennett Thomas, plus the Midwest premieres of Marcos Balter‘s “Yarn,” and PRISM’s …
PRISM Quartet Meets Walter Blanding
Tenorist extraordinaire Walter Blanding—whose credits include collaborations with Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Wynton Marsalis, and Aretha Franklin—joins PRISM Quartet for a program of music from the group’s ongoing Heritage/Evolution project. Launched in 2014 to celebrate PRISM’s 30th anniversary season, Heritage/Evolution offers a growing collection of distinctive pieces—a new fabric of saxophone repertoire—that draws on the …
PRISM Quartet and Susie Ibarra: Record Release Concert (NYC)
An evening curated by Susie Ibarra Composer and percussionist Susie Ibarra joins PRISM Quartet for a concert celebrating the XAS Records release of their most recent collaboration: Ibarra’s “Procession Along the Aciga Tree.” The program, curated by Ibarra, also includes new arrangements of works by Ibarra and Filipino composer José Maceda, and the premiere of …
PRISM Quartet and Susie Ibarra: Record Release Concert (Philly)
Presented by Ars Nova Workshop and PRISM Quartet An evening curated by Susie Ibarra Composer and percussionist Susie Ibarra joins PRISM Quartet for a concert celebrating the XAS Records release of their most recent collaboration: Ibarra’s “Procession Along the Aciga Tree.” The program, curated by Ibarra, also includes new arrangements of works by Ibarra and …
PREMIERES (PHL) – Marcos Balter, Adam Silverman, Helen Feng, Renee Baker, Alfredo Cabrera, Flannery Cunningham. FREE ADMISSION!
PRISM Quartet presents a program of new music from an extraordinary collection of composers, including premieres of works by (pictured top to bottom) Marcos Balter, Adam Silverman, Helen Feng, plus Philadelphia premieres from Renee Baker, Alfredo Cabrera, and Flannery Cunningham. Co-presented by PRISM Quartet, Inc. and The Free Library of Philadelphia. PROGRAM Pratigraha …
PREMIERES (NYC) – Marcos Balter, Adam Silverman, Helen Feng, Renee Baker, Alfredo Cabrera. FREE ADMISSION w/RESERVATION!
PRISM Quartet presents a program of new music from an extraordinary collection of composers, including world premieres of works by (pictured top to bottom) Marcos Balter, Adam Silverman, and Helen Feng, plus New York premieres from Renee Baker and Alfredo Cabrera. PROGRAM Pratigraha by Renee Baker (New York premiere, new arrangement) Yarn by Marcos …
PREMIERES (NYC) – Bright Sheng, Roberto Sierra, Jungyoon Wie, Flannery Cunningham, Julian Hofstetter
Old Tune Renewed (NYC premiere) by Bright Sheng Commissioned for the PRISM Quartet with generous support by the Fromm Music Foundation at Harvard University. Breath (NYC premiere) by Jungyoon Wie, winner of The PRISM Quartet/Donald Sinta Commissioning Award Oci oci (NYC premiere) by Flannery Cunningham, winner of PRISM Quartet’s Robert Capanna Commissioning Award Home For A While (NYC premiere) by Julian Hofstetter, winner …
SELF-PORTRAITS 1964, UNFINISHED by Martin Bresnick, with The Crossing
Led by Donald Nally, the “adventurous, fiercely talented choir,” The Crossing, “combines an embrace of the new, a social conscience and fearless technique.” For this performance, the multiple Grammy® Award-winning new music group is joined by the PRISM Quartet, “a bold ensemble that set the standard for contemporary-classical saxophone quartets.” The program features the world …
PREMIERES (MI) – Adam Silverman, Flannery Cunningham, Renee Baker, Roberto Sierra, Alfredo Cabrera
PRISM Quartet presents a program of new music from an extraordinary collection of composers, including world premieres of works by Adam Silverman and Flannery Cunningham, regional premieres from Renee Baker and Roberto Sierra, and a recent work from Michigan composer Alfredo Cabrera. PROGRAM Pratigraha by Renee Baker Oci oci by Flannery Cunningham (world …
PRISM Quartet Meets Bang on a Can
With over 300 commissions to its credit, the intrepid PRISM Quartet (Timothy McAllister, Zachary Shemon, Matthew Levy, Taimur Sullivan) presents a portrait of Bang on a Can‘s visionary co-founders in an all-saxophone program featuring the premiere of In a delirium by Michael Gordon alongside performances of Cha by Julia Wolfe and Revolutionary Etudes by David Lang. Both PRISM and Bang on …
PRISM Quartet Meets Bang on a Can
With over 300 commissions to its credit, the intrepid PRISM Quartet (Timothy McAllister, Zachary Shemon, Matthew Levy, Taimur Sullivan) presents a portrait of Bang on a Can‘s visionary co-founders in an all-saxophone program featuring the premiere of In a delirium by Michael Gordon alongside performances of Cha by Julia Wolfe and Revolutionary Etudes by David Lang. Both PRISM and Bang on …
48 HOURS: PRISM Quartet at Indiana University Bloomington
PRISM Quartet plays new works by composition students of the Jacobs School of Music Enjoy this performance from almost anywhere in the world via IUMusicLive! Click here for more info!
PRISM Quartet and Tom Walsh: Indiana University Bloomington
PRISM Quartet Timothy McAllister, soprano saxophone Zachary Shemon, alto saxophone Matthew Levy, tenor saxophone Taimur Sullivan, baritone saxophone Guest Artist: Tom Walsh, tenor saxophone KEEN (2004) Roshanne Etezady (b. 1973) Every Thing Must Go (2007) Martin Bresnick (b. 1946) Andante G.L. In Memorium Pensoso, con sobrio espressione Reflections (2021) Melissa Aldana (b. 1988) PRISM Quartet …
PRISM Quartet Meets Bang on a Can
With over 300 commissions to its credit, the intrepid PRISM Quartet (Timothy McAllister, Zachary Shemon, Matthew Levy, Taimur Sullivan) presents a portrait of Bang on a Can‘s visionary co-founders in an all-saxophone program featuring the premiere of In a delirium by Michael Gordon alongside performances of Cha by Julia Wolfe and Revolutionary Etudes by David Lang. Both PRISM and Bang on …
Premieres (PHL) 6/10/22
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this concert has been cancelled. All tickets will be fully refunded. Old Tune Renewed (world premiere) by Bright Sheng Breath (world premiere) by Jungyoon Wie, winner of The PRISM Quartet/Donald Sinta Commissioning Award Oci oci (world premiere) by Flannery Cunningham, winner of PRISM Quartet’s Robert Capanna Commissioning Award Home For A …
World Premieres (NYC) 6/9/22
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this concert has been cancelled. All tickets will be fully refunded. Old Tune Renewed (world premiere) by Bright Sheng Breath (world premiere) by Jungyoon Wie, winner of The PRISM Quartet/Donald Sinta Commissioning Award Oci oci (world premiere) by Flannery Cunningham, winner of PRISM Quartet’s Robert Capanna Commissioning Award Home For A While (world premiere) …
PCMS Presents Musical Fund Society 200th Anniversary Concert
Celebrate the bicentennial of Philadelphia’s treasured Musical Fund Society with a concert of world-premiere chamber works by four of America’s finest living composers. Performed by four eminent ensembles, the newly-commissioned works are all rooted in the history of Philadelphia, connecting audiences with the city’s rich musical life, past and present. PRISM premieres Roberto Sierra’s Graffiti …
Premieres (Ypsilanti, MI)
PROGRAM Old Tune Renewed (world premiere) by Bright Sheng Commissioned for the PRISM Quartet with generous support by the Fromm Music Foundation at Harvard University. Breath (world premiere) by Jungyoon Wie, winner of The PRISM Quartet/Donald Sinta Commissioning Award Unsung Lullaby (Midwest premiere) by Juri Seo Mending Time (Midwest premiere) by Martin Bresnick Additional music TBA …
Mending Wall
WORLD PREMIERE Mending Wall is a fully staged concert exploring the meaning of walls in our world by giving musical form to questions about identity, community, division, and freedom. Soprano Tony Arnold and pianist Arturo O’Farrill join the PRISM Quartet in world premiere performances of works by four visionary composers—Martin Bresnick, George E. Lewis, Juri Seo, and O’Farrill—who …
Prism aux Étoiles: World Premiere of James Aikman Concerto with Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
Come enjoy the premiere of a new work for saxophone quartet by ICO Composer-in-Residence James Aikman. While the saxophone was created by Belgian Adolphe Sax in the early 1840s, it strongly influenced French repertoire. Audiences will delight in the works of three outstanding French composers. New music champions the PRISM Quartet are …
World Premieres: New Music from Philadelphia (NYC)
Credited with more than 300 commissions since its founding, the intrepid PRISM Quartet (Matthew Levy, Timothy McAllister, Zachary Shemon, Taimur Sullivan) presents a program of new and recent works by composers with deep ties to the City of Brotherly Love. The program features world premieres by four extraordinarily talented composition students, each representing one of four eminent music institutions …
World Premieres: New Music from Philadelphia (Philly)
Credited with more than 300 commissions since its founding, the intrepid PRISM Quartet (Matthew Levy, Timothy McAllister, Zachary Shemon, Taimur Sullivan) presents a program of new and recent works by composers with deep ties to the City of Brotherly Love. The program features world premieres by four extraordinarily talented composition students, each representing one of four eminent …
PRISM Qtet w/Diego Rivera – New Works by Martin Bresnick, Juri Seo, Melissa Aldana, Terell Stafford (Ypsilanti, MI)
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this concert has been cancelled. All tickets will be fully refunded. Tenorist extraordinaire Diego Rivera joins the PRISM Quartet for the Midwest premiere of Reflections by Blue Note recording artist Melissa Aldana. In her words, “Reflections is about transformation, a personal meditation on the stages of growth I experienced, and saw …
Close Encounters With Music (The Berkshires)
The PRISM Quartet’s popular program, Hit Parade, features a cross-section of traditional and contemporary music. New works reflect the enormous range of cultural and aesthetic influences on today’s composers. Praised by The Philadelphia Inquirer for its ability to “move effortlessly between styles,” the program includes two stunningly beautiful sets of adaptations: Schumann …
Heritage/Evolution Marathon with Melissa Aldana, Chris Potter, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Terell Stafford (NYC)
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT DOOR ONLY ON DAY OF CONCERT. Guest Artists Melissa Aldana, tenor Chris Potter, tenor Rudresh Mahanthappa, alto Terell Stafford, trumpet PRISM Quartet Timothy McAllister, soprano Zachary Shemon, alto Matthew Levy, tenor Taimur Sullivan, baritone IMPORTANT: Please see Covid-19 Protocols below. The intrepid PRISM Quartet celebrates the release of its …
PRISM in the Parks with Melissa Aldana and Terell Stafford: Heritage/Evolution 3 (Philly)
Guest Artists Melissa Aldana, tenor Terell Stafford, trumpet PRISM Quartet Timothy McAllister, soprano Zachary Shemon, alto Matthew Levy, tenor Taimur Sullivan, baritone The intrepid PRISM Quartet launches the third phase of its colossal HERITAGE/EVOLUTION commissioning project with PRISM in the Parks, free concerts in three Philadelphia parks featuring Blue Note recording …
Melissa Aldana and Terell Stafford: Artist to Artist Talk
American Composers Forum, Philadelphia Chapter in collaboration with PRISM Quartet presents an online artist talk between Melissa Aldana and Terell Stafford, two composer/performs who are joining PRISM in free performances of their works on Sept 12-14 in three Philadelphia parks. During this free Artist to Artist Talk, Aldana and Stafford will discuss their creative process, …
PRISM Quartet: Free Concert at Interlochen
PRISM gives a free public concert as part of its week-long Interlochen Center for the Arts Saxophone Institute. Click HERE for Interlochen campus information PROGRAM TBA: check back soon!
PRISM Quartet: Premieres (Ypsilanti)
We’re sorry to inform you that this program been postponed until next season in an effort reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Midwest premiere of Graffiti II by Roberto Sierra World premiere performances of: New work by Flannery Cunningham, winner of PRISM Quartet’s Robert Capanna Commissioning Award New work by Jung Yoon Wie, …
PRISM at Conn-Selmer Institute
We’re sorry to inform you that this program been postponed until next season in an effort reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Premieres (NYC)
We’re sorry to inform you that this program been postponed until next season in an effort reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). PROGRAM New York premiere of Graffiti II by Roberto Sierra World premiere performances of: New work by Flannery Cunningham, winner of PRISM Quartet’s Robert Capanna Commissioning Award New work by Jung Yoon Wie, …
Premieres (PHL)
We’re sorry to inform you that this program been postponed until next season in an effort reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). PROGRAM World premiere performances of: New work by Flannery Cunningham, winner of PRISM Quartet’s Robert Capanna Commissioning Award New work by Jung Yoon Wie, winner of The PRISM Quartet/Donald Sinta Commissioning Award New …
PCMS Presents Musical Fund Society 200th Anniversary Concert
We’re sorry to inform you that this program been postponed until next season in an effort reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). PRISM Quartet premieres a new work by Roberto Sierra! From Philadelphia Chamber Music Society website: About This Performance Join us in celebrating the bicentennial of a Philadelphia musical treasure with a …
Prism aux etoiles: World Premiere of James Aikman Concerto with Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
We’re sorry to inform you that this program been postponed until next season in an effort reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). From the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra website: Prism aux étoiles April 18, 7:30 PM Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler Arts Center Come enjoy the premiere of a new work for saxophone …
Mending Wall
We’re sorry to inform you that performances of Mending Wall at Bryn Mawr College (March 21-22) and Roulette (March 23) have been postponed until next season in an effort reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Read our announcement: https://mailchi.mp/prismquartet/mending-wall-postponed or visit the MENDING WALL website for more details. WORLD PREMIERE Mending Wall is a …
PRISM with Rudresh Mahanthappa (NYC)
PRISM Quartet Timothy McAllister, soprano saxophone Zachary Shemon, alto saxophone Matthew Levy, tenor saxophone Taimur Sullivan, baritone saxophone FEATURING Rudresh Mahanthappa, alto saxophone The fearless PRISM Quartet joins forces with Rudresh Mahanthappa, hailed by The Guardian as an “alto saxophonist who astutely fuses Western and Indian traditions with mind-bending jazz rhythms,” in a concert featuring an astonishing …
Chamber Music America Showcase with Rudresh Mahanthappa
Program DEDICATIONS Inkling by Roshanne Etezady Speed Metal Organum Blues by Greg Wannamaker Bop by Jennifer Higdon Robert Schumann/Arr. by William Bolcom, Schumann Bouquet (from Album for the Young), 04:19 Leiber Mai (Beloved Maytime) Sehr langsam I WILL NOT APOLOGIZE FOR MY TONE TONIGHT by Rudresh Mahanthappa Featuring Mahanthappa
Learning to Listen at Bryn Mawr College
Complete info at https://www.brynmawr.edu/arts/learning-listen-prism-quartet Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 | 7 p.m. | Goodhart Music Room No reservations or tickets required. Festive winter treats will be served. The PRISM Quartet will present a cross-section of music that demonstrates the saxophone’s remarkable range of expression in the classical mode. Praised by The Philadelphia Inquirer for its ability to “move …
Colombia Tour: Bogotá Workshop
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Colombia Tour: Bogotá
Presented by Banco de la Republica Sala de Conciertos Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango (interior) Program Roshanne Etezady (b. 1973): KEEN (2004) Emma O’Halloran (b. 1985): Night Music (2014) Georg Friedrich Haas (b. 1953): Saxophone Quartet (2014) Michael Daugherty (b. 1954): Steamboat (2014) INTERMISSION JacobTV (Jacob Ter Veldhuis, …
Colombia Tour: Barranquilla
Presented by Banco de la Republica PROGRAM KEEN (2004) by Roshanne Etezady (b. 1973) Pagine – elaborazioni da concerto per 4 saxofoni (1998) by Salvatore Sciarrino (b. 1947) (adaptations of the following works) Madrigal: Itene miei sospiri by Carlo Gesualdo da Venosa (1564 – 1619) Fughetta “Dies sind die heil’ gen zehn Gebot” by …
Colombia Tour: Barranquilla Workshop
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Colombia Tour: Santa Marta
Presented by Banco de la Republica PROGRAM KEEN (2004) by Roshanne Etezady (b. 1973) Pagine – elaborazioni da concerto per 4 saxofoni (1998) by Salvatore Sciarrino (b. 1947) (adaptations of the following works) Madrigal: Itene miei sospiri by Carlo Gesualdo da Venosa (1564 – 1619) Fughetta “Dies sind die heil’ gen zehn Gebot” by …
Colombia Tour: Riohacha
Presented by Banco de la Republica PROGRAM KEEN (2004) by Roshanne Etezady (b. 1973) Pagine – elaborazioni da concerto per 4 saxofoni (1998) by Salvatore Sciarrino (b. 1947) (adaptations of the following works) Madrigal: Itene miei sospiri by Carlo Gesualdo da Venosa (1564 – 1619) Fughetta “Dies sind die heil’ gen zehn Gebot” by …
Colombia Tour: Valledupar
Presented by Banco de la Republica PROGRAM KEEN (2004) by Roshanne Etezady (b. 1973) Pagine – elaborazioni da concerto per 4 saxofoni (1998) by Salvatore Sciarrino (b. 1947) (adaptations of the following works) Madrigal: Itene miei sospiri by Carlo Gesualdo da Venosa (1564 – 1619) Fughetta “Dies sind die heil’ gen zehn Gebot” by …
PRISM Quartet: Music by Bresnick, Etezady, Haas, Reich, Young (Ypsilanti, MI)
PRISM QUARTET Timothy McAllister, soprano Zachary Shemon, alto Matthew Levy, tenor Taiur Sullivan, baritone GUEST ARTISTS From Timothy McAllister’s saxophone studio at the University of Michigan Soprano: Matthew Koester, Jordan Savage, Jeremy Howell, Brian Kachur Alto: Alex King, Andrew Hasher Tenor: Hannah Hickman, Philip Kleutgens Baritone: Jason Frazier, Mitchell Luttermoser On October 6th, the PRISM …
PRISM Quartet: Free Concert at Interlochen
PRISM gives a free public concert as part of its week-long Interlochen Center for the Arts Saxophone Institute. Click HERE for Interlochen campus information PROGRAM Concertino, Op. 78 J.B. Singelee (1812-1875) Sean Meyers, alto saxophone (graduate assistant) Liz Ames, piano Giant Steps John Coltrane (1926-1967) The Muse Andrew Bishop (b. 1970) Andrew Bishop, tenor/soprano saxophone Eric Banitt, piano …
PREMIERES: New Works by Nina Young, Emily Cooley, Francesca Hellerman, Chris Biggs, Jacob TV – Philly and NYC
The PRISM Quartet presents a program of world premieres, featuring new works by Nina C. Young, Emily Cooley, Francesca Hellerman, and Jacob TV. The program also includes the East Coast premiere of Christopher Biggs‘s Surfaces and Essences, the title track of an upcoming PRISM album on XAS Records. Join us June 2, 8:00 PM at Settlement Music School, Mary Louise Curtis Branch, …
Residency at Temple University: Bolcom Concerto with Wind Symphony
On April 26, 2019, PRISM Quartet will conclude its residency at Temple University by joining the Temple University Wind Symphony under the baton of Dr. Patricia Cornett (pictured) in a performance of William Bolcom’s Concerto Grosso, composed for PRISM in 2000. Click HERE for a complete list of residency activities. PROGRAM Joan Tower …
Residency at Temple University: Recital Performance
The PRISM Quartet is in residence at Temple University in 2018-19. Click HERE for a complete list of residency activities. PRISM Quartet Timothy McAllister, soprano saxophone Zachary Shemon, alto saxophone Matthew Levy, tenor saxophone Taimur Sullivan, baritone saxophone Guest Artist / TU Jazz Faculty Chris Oatts, alto saxophone PROGRAM (no intermission) Josquin Microludes (2012) by …
Residency at Temple University: Masterclasses, Seminars, Composer Reading, Open Rehearsals
The PRISM Quartet is thrilled to be in residence at Temple University in 2018-19, where ensemble member Matthew Levy teaches saxophone and chamber music. The residency includes masterclasses, chamber music coaching, a “Technology and Recording” seminar, an entrepreneurship workshop on “Starting Your Own Record Label,” and several open rehearsals. The residency culminates in a PRISM chamber music …
PRISM Quartet with Michael Dease
On March 3rd, the PRISM Quartet is joined by jazz trombone great Michael Dease in an eclectic program of new music at the First Presbyterian Church of Ypsilanti. In advance of an upcoming world premiere in New York City, Dease and PRISM will give a preview performance of The Waves by Dutch avant-pop composer Jacob TV, followed by select movements …
PRISM Quartet with Miguel Zenón and Susie Ibarra
PRISM Quartet Timothy McAllister, soprano saxophone Zachary Shemon, alto saxophone Matthew Levy, tenor saxophone Taimur Sullivan, baritone saxophone FEATURING Miguel Zenón, alto saxophone Susie Ibarra, drums/percussion The Concert The PRISM Quartet joins forces join forces with two distinctive composer/performers—Susie Ibarra and Miguel Zenón—to explore the intersection of global musical traditions with a recent body of music commissioned by PRISM. Zenón and PRISM …
PRISM performs Matt Browne’s “Cabinet of Curiosities” with Frost Wind Ensemble, University of Miami
University of Miami Frost School of Music Frost Music Live Signature Series—Frost Classics Friday, November 30, 2018, 7:30 p.m. UM Gusman Concert Hall Saxophonepalozza—Frost Wind Ensemble Robert M. Carnochan, conductor Tina DiMeglio, guest conductor Matt Browne, Joel Love, and Carlos Simon, guest composers Dale Underwood, alto saxophone PRISM Quartet, guest saxophone quartet Celebrate the sound …
PRISM Quartet plays Ypsilanti, MI
The PRISM Quartet presents an enticing program of recent music for saxophones at First Presbyterian Church of Ypsilanti. The program features three eminent Michigan composers: William Bolcom, Roshanne Etezady, and Evan Chambers. Chambers’ Deep Flowers features Tim McAllister on solo alto. Etezady’s Glint features McAllister and Zach Shemon in an alto duet. Graceful Ghost Rag is …
Joan Tower and Friends at National Sawdust, NYC
In the tradition of Philip Glass @80 and John Corigliano @80 concerts, National Sawdust will honor Joan Tower on her 80th Birthday. “One of the most successful women composers of all time” (The New Yorker) and one of the most important American composers alive today, Joan Tower has made lasting contributions to musical life for …
The Anchoress: An Evening of Music by David Ludwig, Philadelphia and NYC
“…I left one stone-bright burial for another, my other, this cell” The Anchoress, a new monodrama by David Ludwig, “a composer with something urgent to say” (Philadelphia Inquirer), has its world premiere on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 7:30 PM at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia under the auspices of the …
Residency at Temple University
The PRISM Quartet is in residence at Temple University in 2018-19. on October 16 from 2-6 PM at Rock Auditorium in Rock Hall, PRISM will conduct an open rehearsal of The Anchoress, a new monodrama by David Ludwig, “a composer with something urgent to say” (Philadelphia Inquirer), which will have its world premiere on Wednesday, …
PRISM Quartet and Bright Sheng at University of China Academy of Science, Beijing
UNIVERSITY OF CHINA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the University Presents Concert of One Belt One Road Concert The PRISM Quartet returns to Beijing for a program celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the University of China Academy of Science. The program features Bright Sheng’s epic work, The Singing Gobi Desert (from PRISM’s …
PRISM Quartet in Concert with Branford Marsalis at World Saxophone Congress in Croatia
PRISM makes its first appearance at a World Saxophone Congress, an international gathering of saxophonists initiated in 1969 and held every three years. The 18th Congress features PRISM in a Selmer Showcase performing Matthew Levy’s Forbidden Drive with Branford Marsalis. PRISM will also give a recital featuring music by Elizabeth Hoffman, Roshanne Etezady, and Robert Schumann/Arr. by William …
PRISM Quartet Plays Interlochen
PRISM gives a free public concert as part of its week-long Interlochen Center for the Arts Saxophone Institute. Click HERE for Interlochen campus information PROGRAM Keen by Roshanne Etezady Schumann Bouquet, music from Robert Schumann’s Album for the Young arranged by William Bolcom parcels of clarity by Elizabeth Hoffman Forbidden Drive by Matthew Levy (featuring Andrew Bishop) …
Color Theory 2.0: Saxophones and Percussion / PRISM Quartet with Susie Ibarra and Tyshawn Sorey
Note: The June 3rd NYC performance has a new time and venue due to emergency building repairs at the DiMenna Center. Please join us at 3 p.m. at Christ & St. Stephen’s Church, 120 W 69th St., New York, NY 10023. Buy tickets here. The PRISM Quartet presents Color Theory 2.0: Saxophones and Percussion following the 2017 …
Unlocking Your Inner Composer: Free Workshops with the PRISM Quartet, Susie Ibarra and Tyshawn Sorey at the Free Library of Philadelphia
April 28 – May 29, 2018 Unlocking Your Inner Composer is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to collaborate with virtuoso musicians to bring your own musical story to life. The PRISM Quartet, a world-renowned all-sax ensemble, is joining forces with two groundbreaking composer/percussionists— Susie Ibarra and Tyshawn Sorey— in a series of free workshops at the Free …
PRISM Quartet in Concert with Saxophonist Diego Rivera and Trombonist Michael Dease
The PRISM Quartet, whose ECM album The Fifth Century with The Crossing choir was awarded a 2018 Grammy, presents a concert in Ypsilanti, Michigan featuring two of the nation’s leading jazz artists, both of whom serve on the faculty of Michigan State University: saxophonist Diego Rivera and trombonist Michael Dease. Rivera and Dease will join …
Heritage/Evolution Marathon with Dave Liebman, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Tim Ries, and Miguel Zenón (NYC)
PRISM Quartet Timothy McAllister, soprano Zachary Shemon, alto Matthew Levy, tenor Taimur Sullivan, baritone FEATURING Dave Liebman, tenor/soprano Rudresh Mahanthappa, alto Tim Ries, tenor Miguel Zenon, alto GET TICKETS Washington Square Contemporary Music Society and PRISM Quartet, Inc. present Heritage/Evolution Marathon: Celebrating the Saxophone. Heritage/Evolution is a groundbreaking project launched by the PRISM Quartet in …
Ensemble Music Society of Indianapolis
The PRISM Quartet makes its debut with the Ensemble Music Society of Indianapolis. PROGRAM KEEN (2004) by Roshanne Etezady (b. 1973) Salvatore Sciarrino (b. 1947) Pagine (Pages, 1998) Carlo Gesualdo da Venosa (1564–1619) Madrigal: Itene miei sospir Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) Fughetta (super Diess sind die heil’gen zehn Gebot) George Gershwin (1898–1937) Who cares? Domenico …
PRISM Quartet and Saxophonist Andrew Bishop Play Ann Arbor
Hailed by The Los Angeles Times for “remarkable examples of virtuosity,” the PRISM Quartet returns to Ann Arbor, where it was founded more than 30 years ago, for a concert featuring music by several award-winning Michigan composers: Kristin Kuster (University of Michigan), Alexis Bacon (Michigan State University), and Christopher Biggs (Western Michigan University). The program …
PRISM Quartet with WMU Symphonic Band: William Bolcom’s “Concerto Grosso”
The PRISM Quartet joins the Western Michigan University Symphonic Band under Scott Boerma in a performance of “Concerto Grosso” by the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, William Bolcom. Mr. Bolcom writes: “Concerto Grosso, written for the PRISM Quartet (which has included at different times a few of my former students in composition), was written purely as a piece …
PRISM Quartet and Andrew Rathbun at Western Michigan University, Free Recital
Hailed by The Los Angeles Times for “remarkable examples of virtuosity,” the PRISM Quartet is presented by Western Michigan University in a concert featuring music by several award-winning Michigan composers: Christopher Biggs (Western Michigan University), Kristin Kuster (University of Michigan), and Alexis Bacon (Michigan State University). The program includes the world premiere of Biggs’ “Surfaces and Essences” and “Forbidden …
Breath Beneath
Hailed by Chamber Music magazine for “pioneering achievements of the highest order,” the PRISM Quartet partners with Drexel University’s Westphal College of Media Arts & Design in Philadelphia and 3-Legged Dog in New York City to co-present Breath Beneath, a pilot project that explores the intersection of music, interactive technology, and durational visual art. The …
FREE CONCERT: PRISM Quartet w/Greg Osby and Rudresh Mahanthappa @ Vernon Park, Philadelphia
The PRISM Quartet is joined by jazz saxophone luminaries Greg Osby (Inner Circle and Blue Note recording artist) and Rudresh Mahanthappa (Downbeat’s alto saxophonist of the year) in a free concert of music for six saxophones. The concert draws upon a groundbreaking body of music PRISM has commissioned since 2014 for its Heritage/Evolution project, bridging …
PRISM Quartet Plays Interlochen
PRISM Quartet Recital 6 PM, Free Admission PROGRAM Sarabande from French Suite No. 1 (1722) by J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Arr. Lawrence Dillon Mazurka No. 13 in A Minor, Op. 17 No. 4 (1833) by Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) Arr. Lawrence Dillon Night Music (2014) by Emma O’Halloran (b. 1985) Red Pine (2014) by Kristin Kuster …
Heritage/ Evolution: PRISM Quartet with Joe Lovano at (le) poisson rouge (NYC)
Hailed by Chamber Music magazine for “pioneering achievements of the highest order,” the PRISM Quartet and (le) poisson rouge present the next installment of Heritage/Evolution, a groundbreaking project featuring world premieres of new works composed and performed by today’s most inventive jazz saxophonists. This time around, Heritage/Evolution spotlights saxophone luminary Joe Lovano, who will join …
Heritage/ Evolution: PRISM Quartet with Joe Lovano at the Painted Bride (Philadelphia)
Hailed by Chamber Music magazine for “pioneering achievements of the highest order,” the PRISM Quartet and the Painted Bride Art Center present the next installment of Heritage/Evolution, a groundbreaking project featuring world premieres of new works composed and performed by today’s most inventive jazz saxophonists. This time around, Heritage/Evolution spotlights saxophone luminary Joe Lovano, who will …
PRISM Quartet Plays Ann Arbor – CANCELLED
THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR THE FALL. Hailed by The Los Angeles Times for “remarkable examples of virtuosity,” the PRISM Quartet returns to Ann Arbor, where it was founded more than 30 years ago, for a concert featuring music by two award-winning Michigan composers: Alexis Bacon (Michigan State University) and …
Paradigm Lost, CD Release Concert (Philadelphia)
The PRISM Quartet presents a program celebrating the release of Paradigm Lost on its new label, XAS Records, featuring music by Lee Hyla, Chen Yi, Bernard Rands, David Rakowski, Augusta Read Thomas, and John Adams. The record and concert are dedicated to the memory of Lee Hyla (1952-2014), a dearly missed friend whose beautiful saxophone …
Paradigm Lost, CD Release Concert (NYC)
The PRISM Quartet presents a program celebrating the release of Paradigm Lost on its new label, XAS Records, featuring music by Lee Hyla, Chen Yi, Bernard Rands, David Rakowski, Augusta Read Thomas, and John Adams. The record and concert are dedicated to the memory of Lee Hyla (1952-2014), a dearly missed friend whose beautiful saxophone …
Big Ears Festival (Knoxville, TN): The Crossing and PRISM Quartet
The PRISM Quartet joins The Crossing (chamber choir) at the Big Ears Festival in a performance of Gavin Bryars’ The Fifth Century. PRISM will also perform KEEN by Roshanne Etezady, as part of the program.
ADAMS @ 70: NIXON IN CHINA / LA PHIL
The PRISM Quartet joins the Los Angeles Philharmonic under John Adams for a concert production of his seminal opera, “Nixon in China.” Los Angeles Philharmonic John Adams, conductor Elkhanah Pulitzer , director Ryan McKinny, Nixon Russell Thomas, Mao Joélle Harvey, Pat Nixon Kathleen Kim, Madame Mao Peter Coleman-Wright, Kissinger Joo Won Kang, Chou En-Lai Lacey …
Brandeis University (Waltham, MA)
The PRISM Quartet presents a program of world premieres of works written by graduate students from Brandeis University: Victoria Cheah, Todd Kitchen, Emily Koh, Ernest Ling, Jeremy Rapaport-Stein, and Joseph Sowa. The concert concludes with David Rakowski’s Compass, commissioned by a consortium of saxophone quartets led by PRISM in 2010. The program is the culmination a …
The Art of the Transcription (NYC)
Hailed by The Los Angeles Times for “remarkable examples of virtuosity,” the PRISM Quartet presents stunning saxophone quartet adaptations of masterworks from the Western canon. The program features three anthologies: the New York premiere of A Schumann Bouquet, Pulitzer Prize-winner William Bolcom’s transcription of piano works from Album for the Young by Robert Schumann, presented as …
Philadelphia Chamber Music Society: The Music of Robert Capanna
Presented by the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society Robert Capanna has had a profound influence on the musical life of Greater Philadelphia, both as a composer of poignant concert music and in a leadership role with many important cultural institutions. Bob is a dear friend of the PRISM Quartet, and has been a vital member of …
St. Petersburg Palaces International Music Festival (Russia)
With support from USArtists International of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation and the Foundation for Contemporary Arts, the PRISM Quartet makes its Russian debut in a concerto program at the St. Petersburg Palaces International Music Festival. PRISM will perform William Bolcom’s Concerto Grosso, and individual member of the Quartet will be featured in solo concerti. …
St. Petersburg, Conservatory Hall (Russia)
KEEN (2004) by Roshanne Etezady (b. 1973) July (1995) by Michael Torke (b. 1961) 20th Anniversary Dedications Howler Back (2004) by Zack Browning (b. 1953) Lu (2004) by Tim Ries (b. 1959) Bop (2004) by Jennifer Higdon (b. 1962) Fair and Balanced?, Incremental Change (2004) by Frank J. Oteri (B. 1964) speed metal organum blues …
Yale University: Oneppo Chamber Music Series
Click HERE for more info. (Tickets go on sale September 1st) PROGRAM KEEN (2004) by Roshanne Etezady (b. 1973) Pagine – elaborazioni da concerto per 4 saxofoni (1998) Salvatore Sciarrino (b. 1947) (adaptations of the following works) Madrigal: Itene miei sospir – Carlo Gesualdo da Venosa (1564 – 1619) Fughetta “Dies sind die …
Western Michigan University
Guest Artist Recital Part of the New Sounds Festival Click HERE for more info PROGRAM KEEN (2004) Roshanne Etezady (b. 1973) 20th ANNIVERSARY DEDICATIONS Bop (2004) Jennifer Higdon (b. 1962) Inkling (2004) Roshanne Etezady Lu (2004) Tim Ries (b. 1959) Howler Back (2004) Zack Browning (b. 1953) Fair and Balanced?, Incremental Change (2004) Frank J. …
PRISM Quartet Concert (Ypsilanti, MI)
Hailed by The New York Times as “A bold ensemble that set the standard for contemporary-classical saxophone quartets,” the PRISM Quartet returns to its musical birthplace for an exciting program of contemporary music. Proceeds from the concert will benefit a residency program this year in which PRISM visits schools in Detroit and throughout Southeast Michigan …
University of Michigan: Concert and Masterclass
The PRISM Quartet is the proud first recipient of the University of Michigan’s Christopher Kendall Award. As part of the festivities, PRISM presents a free concert and masterclass. Program: Saxophone Quartet (2014) by Georg Friedrich Haas (b. 1953) Schumann Bouquet by Robert Schumann (1810-1856), arr. 2015 by William Bolcom (b. 1938) I. Lieber Mai (The …
The Hartt School: Richard P. Garmany Chamber Music Series
Click HERE for more info. PROGRAM KEEN (2004) by Roshanne Etezady (b. 1973) Pagine – elaborazioni da concerto per 4 saxofoni (1998) by Salvatore Sciarrino (b. 1947) (adaptations of the following works) Madrigal: Itene miei sospir – Carlo Gesualdo da Venosa (1564 – 1619) Kyrie “Gott Vater in Ewigkeit” – J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Fughetta “Dies sind …
Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Concert Series
Click HERE for more info. PROGRAM KEEN (2004) by Roshanne Etezady (b. 1973) Pagine – elaborazioni da concerto per 4 saxofoni (1998) by Salvatore Sciarrino (b. 1947) (adaptations of the following works) Madrigal: Itene miei sospir – Carlo Gesualdo da Venosa (1564 – 1619) Fughetta “Dies sind die heil’ gen zehn Gebot” – J.S. …
Temple University
Temple University Boyer College of Music and Dance presents the PRISM Quartet in a concert and saxophone masterclass. Both are FREE and open to the public. No tickets are required. Just show up! The closest parking garage is in the Liacouras Garage located at 1710 N. 15th St. Philadelphia, PA 19121. Questions? Contact 215-204-7609 or …
Interlochen Arts Camp (Michigan)
PRISM Quartet Recital 6:00 PM Free Admission Corson Auditorium Interlochen Center for the Arts 4000 S. M-137 Hwy. Interlochen, MI 49643 Above (2013) Matthew Levy Saxophone Quartet (2014) Georg Friedrich Haas (b. 1953) Schumann Bouquet by Robert Schumann (1810-1856), arr. 2015 by William Bolcom (b. 1938) I. Lieber Mai (The beautiful month of May) II. …
ECM CD Release Concert: The Crossing and PRISM Play “The Fifth Century”
PRISM joins Maestro Donald Nally and The Crossing (choir) at Trinity Church Wall Street in NYC for a CD release concert celebrating the world premiere recording of Gavin Bryars’ “The Fifth Century” on ECM. FROM THE CROSSING’s WEBSITE: To celebrate the release of our all-Bryars recording on ECM Records, we reprise The Fifth Century, Gavin’s …
Color Theory: Composition for Kids
Presented by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and PRISM Quartet, Inc. Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Merck Arts Education Center, School program June 15, 2016 Fourth and fifth graders work with the PRISM Quartet over multiple sessions to transcribe a collection of saxophone sounds into written symbols, and use those symbols to …
ECM CD Release Concert: The Crossing and PRISM Play “The Fifth Century”
PRISM joins Maestro Donald Nally and The Crossing (choir) at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Philadelphia for a CD release concert celebrating the world premiere recording of Gavin Bryars “The Fifth Century” on ECM. FROM THE CROSSING’s WEBSITE: To celebrate the release of our all-Bryars recording on ECM Records, we reprise The Fifth Century, Gavin’s …
Color Theory Concert: PRISM Quartet and Partch
Color Theory is inspired by the spirit in which scientists and visual artists have studied color throughout the centuries. In 1671–72, Sir Isaac Newton discovered the origin of color by shining a beam of light through a prism, splitting it into the colors of a rainbow. Visual artists have used color theory to develop a …
Color Theory Concert: PRISM Quartet and Partch
Co-Presented by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and PRISM Quartet, Inc. Color Theory is inspired by the spirit in which scientists and visual artists have studied color throughout the centuries. In 1671–72, Sir Isaac Newton discovered the origin of color by shining a beam of light through a prism, splitting it into the …
Color Theory: Composers Forum
Co-Presented by the Curtis Institute of Music and PRISM Quartet, Inc. Color Theory Composers Forum (90 minutes) David Ludwig, a highly accomplished composer and the Curtis Institute of Music’s Dean of Artistic Programs, moderates a panel discussion with Color Theory Composers Steven Mackey, Ken Ueno, and Stratis Minakakis. This panel is presented to enrich the …
Color Theory: Composition for Kids
Presented by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and PRISM Quartet, Inc. Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Merck Arts Education Center, School program June 8, 2016 Fourth and fifth graders work with the PRISM Quartet over multiple sessions to transcribe a collection of saxophone sounds into written symbols, and use those symbols to …
Color Theory: Instrument Making Workshop and Harry Partch Discussion
Co-Presented by the Kimmel Center and PRISM Quartet, Inc. Instrument Making Workshop / Harry Partch Discussion Join us for a free after-school Instrument Making Workshop in which composer Charles Corey teaches participants to create their own simple musical instruments using provided materials. The workshop begins with a talk about Harry Partch, an iconic American composer who created …
Color Theory Concert: PRISM Quartet and Sō Percussion
Color Theory is inspired by the spirit in which scientists and visual artists have studied color throughout the centuries. In 1671–72, Sir Isaac Newton discovered the origin of color by shining a beam of light through a prism, splitting it into the colors of a rainbow. Visual artists have used color theory to develop a …
Color Theory Concert: PRISM Quartet and Sō Percussion
Co-Presented by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and PRISM Quartet, Inc. Color Theory is inspired by the spirit in which scientists and visual artists have studied color throughout the centuries. In 1671–72, Sir Isaac Newton discovered the origin of color by shining a beam of light through a prism, splitting it into the …
Color Theory: Composition for Kids
Presented by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and PRISM Quartet, Inc. Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Merck Arts Education Center, School program June 1, 2016 Fourth and fifth graders work with the PRISM Quartet over multiple sessions to transcribe a collection of saxophone sounds into written symbols, and use those symbols to …
Color Theory: Members of Sō Percussion in Family Drumming Workshop
Co-Presented by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and PRISM Quartet, Inc. After School Family Drumming Workshop with Sō Percussion Members of Sō Percussion form an after-school participatory workshop, teaching students (and parents) to play percussion instruments. Participants are asked to bring two objects that they can play with drum sticks: anything from a bottle, shoebox …
PRISM Quartet, Diego Rivera and Andrew Bishop Join Forces for All-Saxophone Concert in Ann Arbor
Hailed by NewMusicBox as “arguably the preeminent saxophone ensemble of its kind currently active in the United States” and for presiding “over what future music history textbooks might just look back on as a golden era for the sax quartet medium,” the PRISM Quartet presents a concert of intriguing music that bridges the saxophone’s dual …
Southeast Michigan Residency: Crescendo Detroit
School Residency Crescendo Detroit Director: Damien Crutcher Not open to the public The Residency by the PRISM Quartet, organized in partnership with Progression, Inc./Crescendo Detroit, the John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy, Cass Technical High School, Grand River Academy, McBride Middle School, and Ellington Conservatory of Music and Arts at Beckham Academy, has …
Southeast Michigan Residency: McBride Middle School
School Residency McBride Middle School Teacher: Tim Miller Not open to the public The Residency by the PRISM Quartet, organized in partnership with Progression, Inc./Crescendo Detroit, the John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy, Cass Technical High School, Grand River Academy, McBride Middle School, and Ellington Conservatory of Music and Arts at Beckham Academy, …
Southeast Michigan Residency: Ellington Conservatory of Music & Arts at Beckham Academy
School Residency Ellington Conservatory of Music & Arts at Beckham Academy Teacher: Sean Patton Not open to the public The Residency by the PRISM Quartet, organized in partnership with Progression, Inc./Crescendo Detroit, the John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy, Cass Technical High School, Grand River Academy, McBride Middle School, and Ellington Conservatory of …
Southeast Michigan Residency: Crescendo Detroit
School Residency Crescendo Detroit Director: Damien Crutcher Not open to the public The Residency by the PRISM Quartet, organized in partnership with Progression, Inc./Crescendo Detroit, the John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy, Cass Technical High School, Grand River Academy, McBride Middle School, and Ellington Conservatory of Music and Arts at Beckham Academy, has …
World Premieres: PRISM with Special Guest Marilyn Nonken
The PRISM Quartet presents a breathtaking program of freshly minted saxophone quartets by Barlow Prize winner Ben Hjertmann; Goddard Lieberson and Guggenhiem Fellow James Primosch; Pew and Guggenhiem Fellow Anna Weesner; Jay Reise, whose work has been supported by the Fromm Foundation and National Endowment for the Arts;Kyle Bartlett, of counter)induction fame; and Jane Lange, …
University of Pennsylvania: Two Free PRISM Concerts of World Premieres with Guest Appearance by Marilyn Nonken
Presented by the University of Pennsylvania and PRISM Quartet, Inc. with major support from The Presser Foundation The University of Pennsylvania is an international center for the study of music composition whose faculty has long been regarded as among the nation’s leading voices in new music. From past faculty members George Crumb, Richard Wernick, and …
Symphony Orchestra Augusta (Augusta, GA)
Symphony Orchestra Augusta Program Pagine – elaborazioni da concerto per 4 saxofoni (1998) Salvatore Sciarrino (b. 1947) Kyrie “Gott Vater in Ewigkeit” J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Fughetta “Dies sind die heil’ gen zehn Gebot” J.S. Bach Who Cares? George Gershwin (1898-1937) Allegrissimo L. 215 (Kirk. 120) Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) KEEN (2004) Roshanne Etezady (b. 1973) Improvisations …
Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival (Walla Walla, WA)
January 14-17, 2016 Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival Thursday, January 14, 2016 Noon: Rotary Club Appearance Above (2013) by Matthew Levy (b. 1963) Pagine – elaborazioni da concerto per 4 saxofoni (1998) Salvatore Sciarrino (b. 1947) Allegrissimo L. 215 (Kirk. 120) by Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) Columbian Songs I. Pueblito Viejo by Jose Alejandro Morales II. …
New Works Concert at CMA Conference: “Cha” by Julia Wolfe
PRISM will perform Julia Wolfe’s “Cha” at Chamber Music America’s National Conference on Friday, January 8th at 8 PM at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music located at 450 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018. The New Works Concert is free and open to the public. Click HERE for more info. Also on the …
PRISM Quartet Benefit Concert: Music by Michigan Composers (Ypsilanti, MI)
Hailed by The New York Times as “A bold ensemble that set the standard for contemporary-classical saxophone quartets,” the PRISM Quartet returns to its musical birthplace 31 years after it was founded for a concert benefiting the ensemble’s newly launched Southeast Michigan Residency. The concert features music by composers with Michigan roots, including Pulitzer Prize-winners …
Southeast Michigan Residency: Grand River Academy
School Residency Grand River Academy, Livonia Teacher: Micaela Acomb Not open to the public The Residency by the PRISM Quartet, organized in partnership with Progression, Inc./Crescendo Detroit, the John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy, Cass Technical High School, Grand River Academy, McBride Middle School, and Ellington Conservatory of Music and Arts at Beckham …
Southeast Michigan Residency: Sampson-Webber Leadership Academy
School Residency Sampson-Webber Leadership Academy, Detroit Teacher: Colin Lord Not open to the public The Residency by the PRISM Quartet, organized in partnership with Progression, Inc./Crescendo Detroit, the John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy, Cass Technical High School, Grand River Academy, McBride Middle School, and Ellington Conservatory of Music and Arts at Beckham …
Southeast Michigan Residency: Cass Tech High School
School Residency Cass Technical High School, Detroit Teacher: Bryant McGee Not open to the public The Residency by the PRISM Quartet, organized in partnership with Progression, Inc./Crescendo Detroit, the John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy, Cass Technical High School, Grand River Academy, McBride Middle School, and Ellington Conservatory of Music and Arts at …
Southeast Michigan Residency: Entrepreneurship Seminar at University of MI
The PRISM Quartet, in partnership with the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, & Dance presents an Entrepreneurship Seminar for the benefit of student and emerging artists, and regional arts ensembles and cultural organizations. Establishing an Artistic Identity in a Crowded Field: This session will focus on the development of a unique artistic identity …
Southeast Michigan Residency: Grand River Academy
School Residency Grand River Academy Teacher: Micaela Acomb Not open to the public The Residency by the PRISM Quartet, organized in partnership with Progression, Inc./Crescendo Detroit, the John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy, Cass Technical High School, Grand River Academy, McBride Middle School, and Ellington Conservatory of Music and Arts at Beckham Academy, …
Southeast Michigan Residency: Sampson-Webber Leadership Academy
School Residency Sampson-Webber Leadership Academy Teacher: Colin Lord Not open to the public The Residency by the PRISM Quartet, organized in partnership with Progression, Inc./Crescendo Detroit, the John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy, Cass Technical High School, Grand River Academy, McBride Middle School, and Ellington Conservatory of Music and Arts at Beckham Academy, …
University of Missouri-Kansas City, Concerto Performance
PRISM Quartet residency at the University of Missouri – Kansas City October 4, 2015 @ 7 PM Conservatory Wind Symphony (Conservatory Artist Series) Join the Conservatory Wind Symphony, directed by Steven D. Davis, as it opens our 2015–16 Conservatory Artist Series in beautiful Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Featuring guest …
University of Missouri-Kansas City, Master Class
Saxophone/chamber music master class with PRISM Info at http://conservatory.umkc.edu/calendar.cfm#/?i=1
University of Missouri-Kansas City, Musica Nova Concert
Musica Nova performs contemporary works, directed by Zhou Long. PRISM appears on UMKC’s Musica Nova series in a performance of David Ludwig’s “Josquin Microludes” as part of the Quartet’s residency. Info at http://conservatory.umkc.edu/calendar.cfm#/?i=1 — FREE Oct 1 7:30pm White Recital Hall James C. Olson Performing Arts Center 4949 Cherry Street Kansas City, MO 64110
Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts (Easton, PA)
“This bold ensemble has set the standard for contemporary-classical saxophone quartets with its rhythmic acuity and elegant sound,” hails The New York Times of the PRISM Quartet. Ever intrepid champions of new music, Timothy McAllister, Taimur Sullivan, Matthew Levy, and Zachary Shemon have commissioned more than 200 works in their quest to explore every surprising …
Interlochen Arts Camp (Michigan)
PRISM Quartet Recital 6:00 PM Free Admission Corson Auditorium Interlochen Center for the Arts 4000 S. M-137 Hwy. Interlochen, MI 49643 Directions: http://www.interlochen.org/getting-here Map of Interlochen Arts Center Campus: http://www.interlochen.org/map Program Night Music (2014) by Emma O’Halloran (b. 1985) Above (2013) by Matthew Levy (b. 1963) DEDICATIONS Bop (2004) by Jennifer Higdon (b. 1962) Inkling …
Heritage/ Evolution: PRISM Quartet with Chris Potter and Ravi Coltrane at Symphony Space
Hailed by Chamber Music Magazine for “pioneering achievements of the highest order,” the PRISM Quartet presents the next installment of Heritage/Evolution, a groundbreaking project featuring world premieres of new works composed and performed by today’s most inventive jazz saxophonists. This time around, Heritage/Evolution spotlights PRISM with saxophone luminaries Chris Potter and Ravi Coltrane. The program …
Heritage/ Evolution: PRISM Quartet with Chris Potter and Ravi Coltrane at the Painted Bride
Hailed by Chamber Music Magazine for “pioneering achievements of the highest order,” the PRISM Quartet presents the next installment of Heritage/Evolution, a groundbreaking project featuring world premieres of new works composed and performed by today’s most inventive jazz saxophonists. This time around, Heritage/Evolution spotlights PRISM with saxophone luminaries Chris Potter and Ravi Coltrane. The program …
Wall to Wall World Premieres: Symphony Space
PRISM presents an electrifying program of world premieres of new saxophone quartets by Bang on a Can composer and 2015 Pulitzer Prize-winner Julia Wolfe; Grammy Award-winner Michael Daugherty; the Curtis Institute’s David Hertzberg; Princeton University’s Emma O’Halloran, Viet Cuong and Jonathan Russell; counter)induction’s Kyle Bartlett; Solon Snider and Mark Macaluso, winners of the PRISM/Walden School …
Wall to Wall World Premieres: Curtis Institute of Music
The PRISM Quartet, in partnership with the Curtis Institute of Music, presents an electrifying program of world premieres of new saxophone quartets by 2015 Pulitzer Prize-winner and Bang on a Can composer Julia Wolfe; Grammy Award-winner Michael Daugherty; the Curtis Institute’s David Hertzberg; Princeton University’s Emma O’Halloran, Viet Cuong and Jonathan Russell; counter)induction’s Kyle Bartlett; …
The Springfield Symphony Concert Series: William Bolcom’s Concerto Grosso (Springfield, OH)
As part of their Masterworks IV concert program, The Springfield Symphony will feature the PRISM Quartet in William Bolcom’s tuneful Concerto Grosso on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 8pm. The full program includes: Rossini: L’Italiana in Algeri Overture Bolcom: Concerto Grosso Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 Click here for more information.
PRISM Quartet and Uri Caine at Symphony Space
Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Uri Caine, “A musical polymath with abundant improvising skills” (NPR), and the PRISM Quartet join forces for a concert of adventurous new music. PRISM and Caine will premiere Caine’s “The Book of Days,” a work that fuses modern jazz and new classical styles. The program also features music by Dutch avant-pop …
LiveConnections presents PRISM Quartet and Uri Caine
World Café Live 3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 ………. LiveConnections brings you unique collaborations and fresh sounds from some of the best artists today, in the intimate atmosphere of World Cafe Live. LiveConnections is pairing Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Uri Caine, “a musical polymath with abundant improvising skills” (NPR), with the acclaimed PRISM Quartet …
Jamestown Concert Association (NY State)
Friday, March 20, 2015 @ 8:00 p.m. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 410 N Main St, Jamestown, NY 14701 In 1984, The PRISM Quartet decided to stop playing traditional French music and embarked on a new journey for the then limited instrument. Fast forward to the now two-time winners of the Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for …
Delaware County Community College New Music Concert Series (Media, PA)
Now in their 6th season, the Arts community at Delaware County Community College is proud to present The PRISM Quartet in concert on Sunday, November 23, 2014 in the Large Auditorium The program is co-presented by PRISM Quartet, Inc. PROGRAM Josquin Microludes by David Ludwig KEEN (2004) by Roshanne Etezady (b. 1973) Her August Touch …
Coastal Concerts in Lewes, Delaware
In a concert considered long overdue, The PRISM Quartet will perform the following program on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 2pm as part of the Coastal Concert Series. Pagine – elaborazioni da concerto per 4 saxofoni (1998) S. Sciarrino (b. 1947) Kyrie “Gott Vater in Ewigkeit” …
Princeton Sound Kitchen
Featured as part of the Department of Music at Princeton University Concert Season 2014-2015, The PRISM Quartet will perform new works by Princeton composers Viet Cuong, Alex Dowling, Noah Kaplan, Emma O’Halloran, Chris Rogerson, and Gabriella Smith in Taplin Auditorium. The program also include Steve Mackey’s seminal work, Animal, Vegetable, Mineral, commissioned by PRISM in …
Donald Sinta Tribute Concert (Ann Arbor, MI)
The PRISM Quartet performs on a concert honoring Professor Donald Sinta, a seminal American saxophonist and pedagogue who retired from the University of Michigan after nearly 40 years of teaching. PRISM soprano saxophonist Timothy McAllister succeeds Prof. Sinta in 2014. PRISM performs Above by Matthew Levy; Steamboat by Michael Daugherty; and Name Day by Tim …
PRISM with The Crossing Choir, Month of Moderns III
PRISM joins The Crossing Choir to perform the world premiere of Gavin Bryars’ The Fifth Century, commissioned by The Crossing for their annual Month of Moderns Festival. Known for evocative texts in sparse, pensive settings, Bryars’ music has been praised for its “integrity and lucidity.” (The Guardian). The Fifth Century is a series of reflections on eternity set to …
PRISM Quartet at Interlochen Arts Camp
Serving as guest faculty at the Interlochen Arts Camp 87th Season, the PRISM Quartet is proud to be involved as guest faculty members for the summer program at the Interlochen Saxophone Institute. Directed by Dr. Timothy McAllister, the Interlochen Saxophone Institute provides an opportunity for advanced high school saxophonists to spend a week of intensive study …
Heritage/Evolution 3: PRISM Quartet w/ Dave Liebman & Greg Osby at Symphony Space
The PRISM Quartet presents Heritage/Evolution, a groundbreaking three-concert series featuring world premieres of new works composed and performed by today’s most inventive jazz saxophonists: Steve Lehman, Dave Liebman, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Greg Osby, Tim Ries, and Miguel Zenón. Heritage/Evolution 3 features the PRISM Quartet with Dave Liebman and Greg Osby in world premiere performances of new …
Heritage/Evolution 3: PRISM Quartet with Dave Liebman & Greg Osby at World Cafe Live
The PRISM Quartet presents Heritage/Evolution, a groundbreaking three-concert series featuring world premieres of new works composed and performed by today’s most inventive jazz saxophonists: Steve Lehman, Dave Liebman, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Greg Osby, Tim Ries, and Miguel Zenón. Heritage/Evolution 3 features the PRISM Quartet with Dave Liebman and Greg Osby in world premiere performances of new …
Master Class and Panel Discussion with Liebman and Osby at the University of the Arts: Heritage/Evolution 3
The PRISM Quartet and The University of the Arts present a series of three back-to-back master classes and panel discussions. Saxophonists/composers Rudresh Mahanthappa, Steve Lehman, Tim Ries, Miguel Zenón, David Liebman, and Greg Osby will work in pairs with student jazz ensembles. Master classes will be followed by panel discussions, moderated by jazz critic and …
Free Community Concert
Program PAGINE—ELABORAZIONI DA CONCERTO PER 4 SAXOFONI (1998) by Salvatore Sciarrino (b. 1947) (selected movements) 20TH ANNIVERSARY DEDICATIONS (2004) “Inkling” by Roshanne Etezady (b. 1963) “Lu” by Tim Ries (b. 1959) “Bop” by Jennifer Higdon (b. 1962) “Fair and Balanced?, Incremental Change” by Frank J. Oteri (B. 1964) “Song without Words” by Matthew Levy (b. 1963) “speed metal organum blues” by Gregory Wanamaker …
Heritage/Evolution 2: PRISM Quartet with Tim Ries & Miguel Zenón at Symphony Space
The PRISM Quartet presents Heritage/Evolution, a groundbreaking three-concert series featuring world premieres of new works composed and performed by today’s most inventive jazz saxophonists: Steve Lehman, Dave Liebman, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Greg Osby, Tim Ries, and Miguel Zenón. Heritage/Evolution 2 features PRISM with Tim Ries and Miguel Zenón in world premiere performances of new works by …
Heritage/Evolution 2: PRISM Quartet with Tim Ries & Miguel Zenón at World Cafe Live
The PRISM Quartet presents Heritage/Evolution, a groundbreaking three-concert series featuring world premieres of new works composed and performed by today’s most inventive jazz saxophonists: Steve Lehman, Dave Liebman, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Greg Osby, Tim Ries, and Miguel Zenón. Heritage/Evolution 2 features the PRISM Quartet with Tim Ries and Miguel Zenón in world premiere performances of new …
Master Class and Panel Discussion with Ries and Zenón at The University of the Arts: Heritage/Evolution 2
The PRISM Quartet and The University of the Arts present a series of three back-to-back master classes and panel discussions. Saxophonists/composers Rudresh Mahanthappa, Steve Lehman, Tim Ries, Miguel Zenón, David Liebman, and Greg Osby will work in pairs with student jazz ensembles. Master classes will be followed by panel discussions, moderated by John Schaefer (host of WNYC’s …
PRISM with Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company
PRISM joins the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company’s 25th Anniversary celebration to perform the world premiere of Chen Yi’s Not Alone, with choreography by Nai-Ni Chen. Guest Artists: Joan La Barbara The Ahn Trio Glen Velez The Prism Quartet Music by: Joan La Barbara Kenji Bunch Glen Velez Chen Yi Dancers: Greta Campo, Justin Dominic, Jenna …
PRISM with Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company
PRISM joins the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company’s 25th Anniversary celebration to perform the world premiere of Chen Yi’s Not Alone, with choreography by Nai-Ni Chen. Guest Artists: Joan La Barbara The Ahn Trio Glen Velez The Prism Quartet Music by: Joan La Barbara Kenji Bunch Glen Velez Chen Yi Dancers: Greta Campo, Justin Dominic, Jenna …
Heritage/Evolution 1: PRISM Quartet with Steve Lehman & Rudresh Mahanthappa at Symphony Space
The PRISM Quartet presents Heritage/Evolution, a groundbreaking three-concert series featuring world premieres of new works composed and performed by today’s most inventive jazz saxophonists: Steve Lehman, Dave Liebman, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Greg Osby, Tim Ries, and Miguel Zenón. Heritage/Evolution 1 features The PRISM Quartet with Steve Lehman and Rudresh Mahanthappa in world premiere performances of new …
Heritage/Evolution 1: PRISM Quartet with Steve Lehman & Rudresh Mahanthappa at World Cafe Live
The PRISM Quartet presents Heritage/Evolution, a groundbreaking three-concert series featuring world premieres of new works composed and performed by today’s most inventive jazz saxophonists: Steve Lehman, Dave Liebman, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Greg Osby, Tim Ries, and Miguel Zenón. Heritage/Evolution 1 features The PRISM Quartet with Steve Lehman and Rudresh Mahanthappa in world premiere performances of new …
Master Class and Panel Discussion with Mahanthappa and Lehman at The University of the Arts: Heritage/Evolution 1
The PRISM Quartet and The University of the Arts present a series of three back-to-back master classes and panel discussions. Saxophonists/composers Rudresh Mahanthappa, Steve Lehman, Tim Ries, Miguel Zenón, David Liebman, and Greg Osby will work in pairs with student jazz ensembles. Master classes will be followed by panel discussions, moderated by John Schaefer (host of …
Free Workshops at The Curtis Institute of Music: Heritage/Evolution
The PRISM Quartet and the Curtis Institute of Music, in partnership with the American Composers Forum, Philadelphia Chapter present back-to-back professional development seminars. Speakers: Rudresh Mahanthappa, Greg Osby, & Matthew Levy 11 am – noon: Record Production Techniques: From Concept to CD This session will cover everything from developing thematic recording concepts to production and …
North American Saxophone Alliance, Biennial Conference
Program Lyric (2011) Matthew Levy Josquin Microludes (2012) David Ludwig (1974) I. Milles regretz de vous abandonner… II. et d’eslonger vostre fache amoureuse… III. jay si grand dueil et paine doloureuse… IV. quon me verra brief mes jours definer… V. …brief mes jours definer…
PRISM Quartet with Pianist George Emmanuel Lazaridis
Showcasing the music of one of Greece’s contemporary composers, the Onassis Cultural Center NY presents a concert of works by Giorgos Koumendakis, whose eclectic works range from chamber pieces to the music for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. The program, performed by the PRISM Saxophone Quartet and pianist George Emmanuel Lazaridis, features Koumendakis’s Typewriter …
May Festival, Tianjin Conservatory of Music
May Festival Tianjin Conservatory of Music PROGRAM 20th Anniversary Dedications (2004) Roshanne Etezady (b. 1973): Inkling Zack Browning (b. 1953): Howler Back Tim Ries (b. 1959): Lu Frank J. Oteri (b. 1964): Incremental Change Donnacha Dennehy (b. 1970): Mild, Medium-Lasting, Artificial Happiness Ken Ueno (b. 1970): July 23 Chen Yi (b. 1953): Happy Birthday to …
May Festival, Nankai University
Tianjin Conservatory of Music’s May Festival Performance at Nankai University Program Her August Touch by Matthew Levy Fascinating Rhythm by George Gershwin God Bless the Child by Billy Holiday Elegy to Eric Dolphy by Paquito D’Rivera
Beijing Modern Music Festival
Beijing Modern Music Festival Central Conservatory of Music PROGRAM 20th Anniversary Dedications (2004) Roshanne Etezady (b. 1973): Inkling Zack Browning (b. 1953): Howler Back Tim Ries (b. 1959): Lu Frank J. Oteri (b. 1964): Incremental Change Donnacha Dennehy (b. 1970): Mild, Medium-Lasting, Artificial Happiness Ken Ueno (b. 1970): July 23 Chen Yi (b. 1953): Happy …
Ice Cream Time – Nick Didkovsky Composer Portrait
PROGRAM The PRISM Quartet, composer/guitarist Nick Didkovsky, and sonic alchemist Thomas Dimuzio perform Ice Cream Time, an evening-length work by Didkovsky that uses electric guitar, an onslaught of saxophones, and real-time computer processing to explore the boundaries between human- and software-generated music. Didkovsky is best known for his work with Doctor Nerve, Fred Frith Guitar …
Cage: Beyond Silence – John Cage Composer Portrait
Cage: Beyond Silence John Cage Composer Portrait Curated by Dustin Hurt, Director of Bowerbird. The Philadelphia performance is part of the festival Cage: Beyond Silence, presented by Bowerbird in conjunction with the Philadelphia Museum PROGRAM Freeman Etudes #4, #8, and #16 for solo violin (1977-80) Sonata for Two Voices (1933) Music for Nine (1984-87) Four5 …
Chanting the Light – Terry Riley Composer Portrait
PROGRAM Chanting the Light of Foresight (1987) Tread on the Trail (1964) Mandala Miniatures (select movements,1999) The PRISM Quartet presents a program of music for saxophones by Terry Riley, who launched the Minimalist movement with his revolutionary 1964 composition IN C. Deeply influenced by jazz and Indian classical music, Riley’s own music has in turn …
Multiple Minimal
Born in the early 1960s in the underground scene in San Francisco and New York, minimalism and its offshoots (post-minimalism, totalism) have become wildly popular forms of new classical music. The PRISM Quartet performs music by two of its originators and long-time champions, Terry Riley and Philip Glass, along with composers deeply influenced by their …
The Curtis Project
PRISM makes history as the first saxophone quartet to conduct a residency at the Curtis Institute of Music, renowned as one of the world’s finest conservatories. The residency culminates in PRISM concerts in Philadelphia and New York City featuring compositions by two Curtis faculty members: “Short Stories” by Pulitzer Prize-winner Jennifer Higdon and the world …
PRISM Quartet and Music From China
World Premieres Music for Saxophones, Traditional Chinese Instruments, and Percussion by Bright Sheng, Fang Man, Huang Ruo, and Lei Liang The PRISM Quartet and the ensemble Music From China reunite after their groundbreaking 2009-10 tour and CD release (Antiphony, innova records), hailed by Chamber Music magazine for “shattering expectations” and “pioneering achievements of the highest …
PRISM Quartet and Music from China
World Premieres Music for Saxophones, Traditional Chinese Instruments, and Percussion by Bright Sheng, Fang Man, Huang Ruo, and Lei Liang The PRISM Quartet and the ensemble Music From China reunite after their groundbreaking 2009-10 tour and CD release (Antiphony, innova records), hailed by Chamber Music magazine for “shattering expectations” and “pioneering achievements of the highest …
World Premieres of Works by Bielawa, Goldstein, Haxo, Levy, Rakowski
The PRISM Quartet unveils freshly minted works by David Rakowski, Lisa Bielawa, Perry Goldstein, Matthew Levy, and Cara Haxo, the winner of the PRISM/Walden School Young Composer Commissioning Award. Program: Double Duet – Lisa Bielawa Filaments of Yesterday – Perry Goldstein The Giving Tree – Cara Haxo Lyric – Matthew Levy Compass – David Rakowski
CD Release Concert, “DEDICATION”
PRISM performs a program of stunning music from their new innova CD, DEDICATION, featuring 23 short works composed in 2004 in celebration of the Quartet’s 20th anniversary. Music by Tim Berne, William Bolcom, Zack Browning, Robert Capanna, Donnacha Dennehy, Dennis DeSantis, Nick Didkovsky, Jason Eckardt, Roshanne Etezady, Reneé Favand-See, Perry Goldstein, Jennifer Higdon, Libby Larsen, …
Xenakis and Beyond – New music from three generations of Greek composers
PRISM celebrates Iannis Xenakis and his influence over three generations of Greek composers, with stunning works by Stratis Minakakis, Georgia Spiropoulos, Michael Adamis, Giorgos Koumendakis, and Xenakis himself. PROGRAM Iannis Xenakis (1922–2001) – Xas (1987) Stratis Minakakis (b. 1979) – Alismono ke Cherome (Based on a traditional song from Epirus, Greece) (2011) WORLD PREMIERE Stratis …
DAVE, The Premiere
PRISM presents new music by guys named Dave, including world premieres by David Biedenbender, David Laganella, David Little, David Ludwig, and the New York/Philadelphia premiere of “Revolutionary Etudes” by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lang. The concert also features the world premiere of a freshly minted work by “Davey” Rainero-de Haan, winner of the 2010 PRISM/Walden …
25th Anniversary CD Release Concert
Since 2008, the PRISM Quartet has released no fewer than five recordings, encompassing an astonishing range of musical styles, from Middle Eastern laments to progressive rock to Highland bagpipes to Chinese folk music. To celebrate the group’s 25th anniversary, PRISM performs a CD release concert featuring music from each of the five albums, including compositions …
25th Anniversary CD Release Concert
25th Anniversary CD Release Concert Art After Five Philadelphia Museum of Art 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19130 http://www.philamuseum.org/artafter5/
PRISM with Boston Modern Orchestra Project
Friday, January 22, 2010, 8pm PRISM with Boston Modern Orchestra Project Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory PRISM and BMOP (Gil Rose, conductor) team up for a performance of Wayne Peterson’s “And The Winds Shall Blow” for Saxophone Quartet, Winds, and Percussion. tickets and information
Saxophones and Voices
Cantori New York joins forces with PRISM in a riveting evening of international music for chorus and saxophone quartet, including world premieres by Efstratios Minakakis (Greece) and Kristin Kuster (U.S.), as well as works by Hugi Guðmundsson (Iceland), Giya Kancheli (Georgia), and Bernd Franke (Germany).
Recital and Masterclass
March 29, 2009 Central Michigan University Recital and masterclass Mt. Pleasant, MI
A New World of Sound
PRISM Quartet/Music From China Settlement Music School 416 Queen Street Philadelphia, PA $20 general; $15 students/seniors, at door Information: 215-438-5282 United by their passion for fresh soundscapes, PRISM and Music From China come together for a program of new works for saxophone quartet and traditional Chinese instruments with world premieres by Chen Yi, Zhou Long, …
Franklin & Marshall College
January 24, 2009 Franklin & Marshall College Lancaster, Pennsylvania
University of North Carolina School of the Arts Residency and Recital
January 16-18, 2009 University of North Carolina School of the Arts Residency and recital (Recital on 1/17/09) Winston-Salem, NC More information, email Taimur Sullivan
Memo to Self
PRISM offers an eclectic program of music new and old, including the world premiere of “Memo 6b” by the Pulitzer Prize-winner Bernard Rands, the Philadelphia premiere of “Squeeze” by Augusta Read Thomas, and works by Kati Agocs and Zack Browning.
The Artistry of PRISM
Presented by the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society Philadelphia Museum of Art, Benjamin Franklin Parkway $16.50; $8 students | Box Office: 215- 569-8080 www.philadelphiachambermusic.org PRISM offers an eclectic program of music new and old, including the world premiere of “Memo 6b” by the Pulitzer Prize-winner Bernard Rands, the Philadelphia premiere of “Squeeze” by Augusta Read Thomas, …
Low Blow: Music for Four Baritone Saxophones
The PRISM Quartet sheds their standard instrumentation in a ground-shaking evening of music for four baritone saxophones. Sign up now to hear daring works by Martin Bresnick, Michael Gordon, Olga Neuwirth, and world premieres by Roshanne Etezady and PRISM’s own Matthew Levy. They’re like regular saxophones, just bigger!
The Red Saxophone
PRISM will transport you to Russia with a rare program featuring Alexander Glazunov’s dazzling Saxophone Quartet, Op. 109 and recent works by Elena Firsova, Dmitri Smirnov, and Edison Denisov, electrifying composers from the Moscow Conservatory.
World Premieres
Sunday, September 30, 2007, 8pm World Premieres see description from 9/27 PNC Bank/Presser Recital Hall Settlement Music School 416 Queen Street (map) Philadelphia, PA
World Premieres
At the vanguard of modern music for over 20 year, PRISM unveils a crop of brand new sax quartets by Guggenheim fellow Martin Bresnick, Rome Prize winner Rand Steiger, and Villa Medicis Hors-les-Murs awardee Georgia Spiropoulos. The program also features the world premiere of a new work by Victoria Cheah, winner of PRISM’s Walden School …
PITCH BLACK: Music of Jacob ter Veldhuis
PRISM and the amazing Miro Dance Theatre perform the world premiere of Pitch Black, an evening-length multimedia production combining video installation by Tobin Rothlein and choreography by Amanda Miller. Pitch Black is set to music for saxophones and ghetto blaster by Dutch composer Jacob ter Veldhuis, featuring samples ranging from jazz singer Billie Holiday to …
PRISM with Cantori New York
Cantori New York joins forces with PRISM in a riveting evening of international music for chorus and saxophone quartet. Cantori’s artistic director Mark Shapiro conducts North American premieres of works by Hugi Guðmundsson (Iceland), Giya Kancheli (Georgia), and Erkki-Sven Tüür (Estonia). The program also features folk songs from Col0mbia, music by Astor Piazzolla, the Argentinian …
James Primosch Portrait
February 4, 2007 James Primosch Portrait Rose Recital Hall University of Pennsylvania 34th and Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA
World Premieres
PRISM unveils new saxophone quartets by Renee Favand, Ross Feller, Michael Rosen, and Nick De Maison, and New York Premieres by Shawn Crouch and Loretta Notareschi.
Tribute to Steve Reich
October 15, 2006 Whitney Museum of Art Tribute to Steve Reich 945 Madison Avenue New York, NY more information
Performing Arts Exchange 2006
September 29, 2006 Performing Arts Exchange 2006 Baltimore, MD
World Premieres
PRISM unveils an astounding line-up of new works for saxophone quartet, featuring world premieres by Renee Favand, Paola Prestini, and Quartet member Matt Levy, and New York/Philadelphia premieres of works by Carrie Mallonee and Samuel Pluta. The program also highlights premieres of winners of the Quartet’s Young Composer Commissioning Awards: Philadelphia’s Efstratios Minakakis (University of …
Salvatore Sciarrino: Pagine & Canzoniere da Scarlatti
Salvatore Sciarrino: Pagine & Canzoniere da Scarlatti The artistry of the renowned Italian composer Salvatore Sciarrino and the “gentle, reedy beauty” (New York Times) of the PRISM Quartet meet in this exploration of elaborazioni of classical and jazz icons. Sciarrino, following in the tradition of contemporary Italian composers who were also scholarly devotees of western …
PITCH BLACK: The Music of Jacob ter Veldhuis
PITCH BLACK: The Music of Jacob ter Veldhuis Jacob ter Veldhuis has emerged as one of the Netherlands’ most engaging and provocative contemporary composers. Strongly influenced by rock, his musical language employs expressive, stylistic collisions that eviscerate distinctions between high and popular idioms. His compositions for saxophones and boom box incorporate samples ranging from Chet …
STEVEN MACKEY: ANIMAL, VEGETABLE, MINERAL
October 21 & 22, 2005 PRISM appears with the Nashville Symphony in the World Premiere of Steven Mackey’s saxophone quartet concerto Animal, Vegetable, Mineral Byung-Hyun Rhee, conductor Tennessee Performing Arts Center Nashville, TN more information February 9, 2006 Carnegie Hall Making Music Series: Music of Steven Mackey more information
World Premieres
PRISM unleashes nine world premieres, featuring freshly-minted sax quartets by Lee Hyla, Frank J. Oteri, Nick Didkovsky, Matthew Levy, and Stephen Wilcox, PLUS four exciting new works by PRISM’s annual composer award winners: Emiliano Pardo-Tristán (Temple University, Philadelphia), Kati Ilona Agocs (Juilliard School of Music, New York), Jeff Myers (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor), and …
Touring Program
April 22, 2005 Concerts at Cedar Lane Bethesda, MD
Muscle Shoals Concerts
April 19, 2005 Muscle Shoals Concerts Florence, AL
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March 31, 2005 Washington & Jeffeson College Washington, PA
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March 30, 2005 West Liberty State College West Liberty, WV
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March 17, 2005 Jackson Concert Series Jackson, IA
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March 14, 2005, 7:30pm Cornell College King Chapel Mt. Vernon, IA
Le Saxophone Spectral
PRISM presents the saxophone as viewed through the spectral lens of French composers from the last two decades. The music of Gerard Grisey, Philippe Leroux, Hugues Dufourt, Philippe Hurel, and Fabien Levy – at once visceral, ethereal, and complex – uses as its inspiration the natural acoustical properties of sound waves to inform its rich …
20th Anniversary Concert
Celebrating two decades as saxophone pioneers, PRISM premieres Animal, Vegetable, Mineral by maverick American composer Steven Mackey. Plus, premieres of twenty-three short dedications offered by composers worldwide, including Tim Berne, William Bolcom, Zack Browning, Robert Capanna, Donnacha Dennehy, Nick Didkovsky, Jason Eckardt, Renee Favand, Perry Goldstein, Jennifer Higdon, Libby Larsen, Alvin Lucier, Minimum Security Composers …
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November 12, 2004, 7:00pm Lyric Theater Harrison, AR
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November 11, 2004, 7:30pm McKendree College Bothwell Chapel Lebanon, IL
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November 9, 2004, 7:30pm Millikin University Westminster Presbyterian Church Decatur, IL
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November 6, 2004, 8pm Kerrytown Concert House Ann Arbor, MI Music by Albright, Bolcom, Mackey, Mead Tickets: $25 / $15 / $10
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November 4, 2004 Grand Valley State University Cook-DeWitt Center Allendale, MI
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November 2, 2004, 7:00pm University of Wisconsin – Marathon County UWMC Theatre Wausau, WI
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October 29, 2004, 7:30pm Southeast Oklahoma State University Fine Arts Recital Hall Durant, OK
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October 8, 2004, 8pm Albright College Wachovia Theatre Reading, PA
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September 21, 2004, 7:30pm Nyack College Nyack, NY
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September 9, 2004, 7:30pm Elon University McCrary Theatre Elon, NC
World Premieres
WORLD PREMIERES New York & Philadelphia Recital Series PRISM presents world premieres of works by Andrew Mead, Roshanne Etezady, Matthew Levy, Eliza Brown, Joshua Penman, Kristin P. Kuster, and Vincent Raikhel. New music not to be missed!
PRISM with TALUJON
Symphony Space New York Recital Series PRISM with TALUJON Tuesday, April 27, 2004, 8:00 pm A high-impact concert of works for saxophone quartet and percussion ensemble by Louis Andriessen, John Cage, Donnacha Dennehy, Michael Kowalski, and Keith Moore.
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Merkin Concert Hall April 24, 2004 at 8:00pm 129 West 67th Street New York, New York Music by Jerome Goodman and Eugene McBride
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East Carolina University March 26, 2004 at 8:00 pm A. J. Fletcher Recital Hall Greenville, North Carolina
Ashland Community College: Artists in Concert, Inc.
Artists in Concert, Inc. November 16, 2003 at 3:00 pm Ashland Community College Concert Theatre Ashland, Kentucky
Albany Concert Association
Albany Concert Association November 14, 2003 at 8:00 pm Albany Municipal Auditorium Albany, Georgia
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Winston-Salem State University November 13, 2003 at 7:30 pm Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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North Carolina Central University November 12, 2003 at 7pm Duke Auditorium Durham, North Carolina
Augusta Symphony Orchestra
Augusta Symphony Orchestra November 8, 2003 at 8pm November 9, 2003 at 3pm Augusta State University Performing Arts Theatre Augusta, Georgia William Bolcom Concerto Grosso
British Invasion
Sunday, November 2, 2003 3:00pm British Invasion Settlement Music School 416 Queen Street PRISM explores the exhilarating and intruiging sounds from the other side of the Atlantic, with US Premieres by Michael Finnissy, Joe Cutler, Gabriel Erkoreka, and Graham Fitkin, plus works by Gavin Bryars and Mark Anthony-Turnage. Selected Movements of Great Masters – Michael …
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Pensacola Junior College October 4, 2003 at 7:30 pm Ashmore Auditorium Pensacola, Florida
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Southern Adventist University September 21, 2003 at 7:30 pm Ackerman Auditorium Collegedale, Tennessee
World Premieres
World Premieres Philadelphia Recital Series May 15, 2003, 7:30pm Trinity Center for Urban Life 22nd & Spruce Streets, Philadelphia premieres by James Primosch, Anthony Cornicello, Brian Fennelly, Juliana Trivers (winner, New York Student Commissioning Award), Richard Belcastro (winner, Philadelphia Student Commissioning Award), Renee Favand, Peter Krag World Premieres New York Recital Series May 18, 2003, …
Open Ears Series
Open Ears Series April 9, 2003 Suffolk Community College Suffolk, NY
Works of William Albright
Works of William Albright New York Recital Series March 13, 2003, 8pm Christ & St. Stephen’s 120 W. 69th Street, New York City featuring music from the upcoming CD,with Marilyn Nonken (piano), Michael Lowenstern (bass clarinet) Works of William Albright Philadelphia Recital Series March 16, 2003, 3pm Settlement Music School Mary Louise Curtis Branch 416 …
PRISM with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
PRISM with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra February 28, 2003 PRISM performs William Bolcom’s Concerto Grosso Jacksonville, FL
Standard Time
Standard Time Philadelphia Recital Series Saturday, February 22, 2003, 8pm Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine Street, 215-925-9914 PRISM is joined by the acclaimed jazz saxophonist Rick Margitza along with Ben Monder (guitar) and Anthony Pinciotti (drums) in a world premiere by Matt Levy, and other works by Thelonious Monk, David Liebman, Paquito D’Rivera, and …
Works of Terry Riley
Works of Terry Riley New York Recital Series November 9, 2002, 8pm Meisner Theater 164 11th Avenue, New York City featuring Riley’s epic Chanting the Light of Foresight Works of Terry Riley Philadelphia Recital Series November 21, 2002, 8pm Trinity Center for Urban Life 22nd & Spruce Streets, Philadelphia featuring Riley’s epic Chanting the Light …
PRISM with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra
PRISM with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra October 4th & 5th, 2002 PRISM performs William Bolcom’s Concerto Grosso Columbus, OH
PRISM with the Cleveland Orchestra
PRISM with the Cleveland Orchestra Sunday, July 14, 2002, 6pm Blossom Festival PRISM performs William Bolcom’s Concerto Grosso and Gershwin’s An American in Paris
PRISM with the Cape May Festival Orchestra
PRISM with the Cape May Festival Orchestra Sunday, June 9, 2002 PRISM performs William Bolcom’s Concerto Grosso
PRISM at Riverbank State Park
PRISM at Riverbank State Park Saturday, May 18, 2002 2pm Riverside Drive @ 145th Street New York City
CROSSOVER
CROSSOVER Concert #2 of PRISM’s 2002 Philadelphia Recital Series Wednesday, May 1, 2002 7:30 PM Free Library of Philadelphia, Central Library-Montgomery Auditorium 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia PRISM performs works by Jennifer Higdon, Paquito D’Rivera, Eric Dolphy, William Albright, Matthew Levy, Stella Sung, Pierre Max Dubois, and a world premiere by 17-year old Ethan Borshansky, winner …
PRISM with the Kalamazoo Concert Band
PRISM with the Kalamazoo Concert Band Saturday, March 2, 2002 PRISM performs William Bolcom’s Concerto Grosso and works by William Albright, Stella Sung, Jennifer Higdon, and others.
PRISM with the Bridgeport Symphony
PRISM with the Bridgeport Symphony Saturday, January 26, 2002, 8pm PRISM performs William Bolcom’s Concerto Grosso (review)
DOUBLE QUARTETS: PRISM with Ethel
DOUBLE QUARTETS: PRISM with Ethel Octets for saxophone quartet and string quartet by Paul Chihara and Michael Sahl, plus music by Eric Moe. Sunday, January 20, 2002, 3pm Wexler Series Settlement Music School 416 Queen Street Philadelphia, PA
2001 Recital Series | Concert III
2001 Recital Series | Concert III Sonic Boom Festival Sunday, November 11, 2001 Knitting Factory 74 Leonard Street, New York City PRISM performs works by Sidney Corbett, Eric Moe, and William Albright
2001 Recital Series | Concert II
2001 Recital Series | Concert II 3pm, Sunday, June 10, 2001 Riverbank State Park – Main Stage 145th & Riverside Drive, NYC PRISM presents a free outdoor concert at Riverbank State Park. Music by Jennifer Higdon, Stella Sung, Paquito D’Rivera, Bob Mintzer, Matt Levy, William Albright, and others.
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March 4, 2001, 3pm (discussion at 2pm) Settlement Music School Queen Street, Philadelphia
2001 Recital Series | Concert I
2001 Recital Series | Concert I Works by Philip Glass, Daniel Schnyder, Ann Lathan Kerzner (premiere), Matt Levy (premiere) March 2, 2001, 8pm Christ & St. Stephen’s Church 120 W. 69th Street, New York
2000 New York & Philadelphia Recital Series III. New Sounds Worldwide
2000 New York & Philadelphia Recital Series III. New Sounds Worldwide Music by Iannis Xenakis, Frank Ticheli (premiere), Tristan Keuris, Franco Donatoni, Gerard Grisey, Anatol Vieru. New York City: Tuesday, June 20, 8pm Christ & St. Stephens’ Church Philadelphia: Saturday, June 24, 2pm Free Library of Philadelphia, Montgomery Auditorium
2000 New York & Philadelphia Recital Series II. Real Standard Time
2000 New York & Philadelphia Recital Series II. Real Standard Time CD RELEASE CONCERT Music by Tim Ries & Matt Levy, from the Innova Records compact disc. Philadelphia: Sunday, April 9, 3pm Settlement Music School New York City: Sunday, April 30, 7pm Christ & St. Stephens’ Church
2000 New York & Philadelphia Recital Series I. Mix
I. Mix Music by Michael Torke, David Liebman, William Bolcom, John Harbison, Philippe Hurel, Andrea Clearfield, and others. New York City: Thursday, March 2, 8pm Christ & St. Stephens’ Church 120 W. 69th Street Philadelphia: Sunday, March 5, 3pm Philadelphia Ethical Socieity 1906 Rittenhouse Square
1999 New York & Philadelphia Recital Series III. World Premieres
1999 New York & Philadelphia Recital Series III. World Premieres Music by Carlos Carillos, Stella Sung, Zack Browning, Matt Herskowitz, Chai-Yu Hsu. Other works by Charles Wuorinen, Nicholas C. K. Thorne, Sofia Gubaidulina Philadelphia: Friday, June 11, 1999 Philadelphia Ethical Society New York: Sunday, June 13, 1999 Christ & St. Stephens Church
1999 New York & Philadelphia Recital Series II. Eight Saxophones
II. Eight Saxophones PRISM is joined by the Michigan Sax Quartet featuring Donald Sinta. Music by John Cage, Christian Wolff, Steve Reich, Jennifer Higdon, Ellwood Derr, Matthew Levy, Chris Rutkowski. Philadelphia: Sunday, March 14, 1999 Settlement Music School New York: Monday, March 15, 1999 Christ & St. Stephens Church
1999 New York & Philadelphia Recital Series I. Standard Time
I. Standard Time Music by Dave Liebman, Chick Corea, Miles Davis, Joe Zawinul, Michael Holober, Mark Weber, Paquito D’Rivera. New York City: February 7, 1999 Christ & St. Stephens Church Philadelphia: February 14, 1999 Free Library of Philadelphia – Montgomery Auditorium
1997-98 Recital Series “Philadelphia Music”
1997-98 Recital Series Christ and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church New York City “Philadelphia Music”: June 28, 1998 music by Robert Capanna, Philip Maneval, Jennifer Higdon, Matt Levy, Daniel Dorf, Andrea Clearfield, Eve Goldhirsh. “Philadelphia Music”: July 1, 1998 The Free Library of Philadelphia Montgomery Auditorium
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June 5, 1998 John Hopkins University
1997-98 Recital Series “Modern Masters”
1997-98 Recital Series Music by Elliott Carter, Charles Wourinen, John Cage, Luciano Berio, Steve Reich, William Albright. “Modern Masters”: May 26, 1998: Christ and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church New York City “Modern Masters”: May 22, 1998 Ethical Society, Philadelphia, PA
1997-98 Recital Series “Music by New York Composers”
1997-98 Recital Series Christ and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church New York City “Music by New York Composers”: February 27, 1998: Phil Woods, Franck Amsallem, Dave Liebman, Tim Ries and others. “Music by New York Composers”: March 6, 1998 Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square
Philip Glass’ Film Archives Series
November 11, 1997 Philip Glass’ Film Archives Series Music At The Anthology Music of Jennifer Higdon & Ted Wiprud New York, NY
Community Concerts
October 25, 1997 Community Concerts Ross Ragland Theater Klamath Falls, Oregon
Chimacum Auditorium Community Concerts
October 23, 1997 Chimacum Auditorium Community Concerts Pt. Townsend, Washington
ThreeTwo Festival of New Music
October 19, 1997 ThreeTwo Festival of New Music Renee Weiler Concert Hall 46 Barrow Street, New York City
Jamesburg Chamber Music Series
September 19, 1997 Jamesburg Chamber Music Series Jamesburg, New Jersey
2009 Festival of New American Music
Saturday, November 14, 2009 2009 Festival of New American Music Sacramento State University Sacramento, CA
British Invasion
Symphony Space New York Recital Series November 24, 2003 at 8:00 pm British Invasion Selected Movements of Great Masters – Michael Finnissy (US Premiere) Screaming 229a – Joe Cutler (US Premiere) Duduk II – Gabriel Erkoreka (US Premiere) Hurl – Graham Fitkin (US Premiere) Alaric I or II – Gavin Bryars Two Memorials – Mark …
Wexler Concert Series
December 7, 1997 Wexler Concert Series Settlement Music School Philadelphia, PA