NYC has long been an incubator for cross-genre pollination and experimentation in all corners of the music community, not least of all in the classical and jazz scenes. From the minimalism of Young, Reich and Glass in the 60s and 70s to the experimental genius of Zorn and the Knitting Factory scene of the 80s and 90s, there has been an unparalleled openness to break down walls and assumptions of what so-called "art" music can be and how it should be presented. As these lines continue to blur and fade into one another, there continues a steady stream of artists and ensembles continuing to carry the torch and push the boundaries. For the 9th consecutive year, Progressive Chamber Music Festival, curated by Sirius Quartet, features 6 such ensembles, each with unique identities and a shared desire to define chamber music on their own terms. The festival this year is featuring NYC heavyweights such as Tim Berne with Gregg Belisle-Chi, Jake Charkey with Naren Budhkar, to younger torch-bearers like SaaWee, MY TRIO, and Ian Erickson with Jacob Hiser. The festival spreads across two days on October 18th and 19th at Greenwich House Music School, West Village, it will once again put NYC's vibrant and eclectic music scene on full display. These are chamber music ensembles of the 21st century, not defined by genre, nor limited by the distinction between concert and popular music, and blurring the lines between performer, composer, and improviser. This is Progressive Chamber Music. Sirius Quartet and Greenwich House Music School presents Progressive Chamber Music Festival 2024 October 18th (Friday): Sirius Quartet (GHMS Ensemble-in-Residence) October 19th (Saturday): MY TRIO Doors open: 6:30pm Venue: 46 Barrow St Tickets: Single Day Pass: $25 advance/$30 door No discount for latecomers!
Tim Berne + Gregg Belisle-Chi
Jake Charkey + Naren Budhkar
Ian Erickson + Jacob Hiser
SaaWee
Start time: 7pm
New York, NY 10014
2-Day Pass: $40 advance/$45 door
Advance tickets available at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-progressive-chamber-music-festival-tickets-993835377367
Greenwich House Music School is at 46 Barrow Street, New York, NY.
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