Telos Consort: “The Illusion of Self” at Bridge Street Theatre

Bridge Street Theatre welcomes the Telos Consort for their first appearance in Catskill on Saturday, December 13 at 7:30pm. Founded in 2023, Telos is a modular ensemble of two saxophones, two strings, and piano dedicated to expanding the repertoire for their distinctive instrumentation and creating a more approachable, less exclusionary environment for contemporary classical performance. Their collaborations have included premieres by emerging composers, appearances at the 92nd Street Y, A4 Collective, and Shapeshifter Lab, and an Ensemble Forward grant from Chamber Music America under the mentorship of Bang On A Can’s Ken Thomson.

Their BST debut, “The Illusion of Self,” explores the ways identity and style are shaped through sound. The program spans Euna Joh’s atmospheric title piece, Cole Reyes’s crystalline cold light, Julius Eastman’s exuberant Joy Boy, Olga Neuwirth’s striking coronAtion II, and Bobby Ge’s wry and sincere Remember to Have Fun. With its blend of expressive intensity and welcoming spirit, the concert offers an ideal entry point for both adventurous listeners and newcomers to new music.

Performers: Thomas Giles (woodwinds) Kyle Landry (saxophones) Charlotte Munn-Wood (violin) Thea Mesirow (cello) Yifei Xu (piano)

Program: • The Illusion of Self — Euna Joh • cold light — Cole Reyes • Joy Boy — Julius Eastman • coronAtion II — Olga Neuwirth • Remember to Have Fun — Bobby Ge

Tickets: Adults $25 / Students $15 Info & Reservations: https://bridgest.org/telos-consort/

Bridge Street Theatre invites the public to join us for a bold, inquisitive evening of new music from one of the most exciting young ensembles working today.