Elliott Sharp

International Contemporary Ensemble to Present a World Premiere and More in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

The International Contemporary Ensemble will present two landmark events this November, showcasing the Ensemble's commitment to presenting pioneering work at the intersection of new music and interdisciplinary art.

Guitarist and Composer Marco Cappelli to Present 60th Birthday Celebration At Barbès
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2025

Guitarist and Composer Marco Cappelli will present a two-night 60th birthday celebration at Brooklyn's creative hub Barbès. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Meet the Cast of ROMEO + JULIET, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024

Sam Gold’s production of ROMEO + JULIET, starring Emmy Award winner Kit Connor and Golden Globe Award winner Rachel Zegler, begins previews tonight at the Circle in the Square Theatre. The production officially opens Thursday, October 24, 2024. Meet the cast of ROMEO + JULIET here!

Basil Twist's DOGUGAESHI Comes To Japan Society This September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2024

Japan Society launches its 2024-2025 Performing Arts Season with Basil Twist’s Dogugaeshi, a 20th anniversary revival of Twist’s Bessie award-winning fusion of mind-bending contemporary puppetry and nearly extinct traditional puppetry techniques from Japan’s Awa region.

JACK Quartet to Bring Modern Medieval Program To London And Berlin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2024

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the JACK Quartet as they bring their Modern Medieval Program to London and Berlin. Learn how to purchase tickets.

New Opera DIE GRÖSSTE FUGE To Have U.S. Premiere At Roulette Intermedium
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2024

On Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 8 pm, composer Elliott Sharp will present the US Premiere in English of Die Grösste Fuge (The Greatest Fugue), A Time Travel Opera at Roulette Intermedium in Brooklyn. 

Constellation to Present JACK Quartet in Showcase of Close Collaborators in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 28, 2024

The JACK Quartet will appear at Constellation on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 8:30pm in a concert of forward-looking works curated to showcase the vitality of the string quartet genre, and its adoption into modern composition, some 275 years after Haydn defined the form.

Dael Orlandersmith's SPIRITUS/VIRGIL'S DANCE Begins Previews at Rattlestick Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2024

Rattlestick Theater begins previews of Dael Orlandersmith's New York premiere of Spiritus/Virgil's Dance. Experience the powerful storytelling of Orlandersmith in this captivating production.

JACK Quartet Premieres Natacha Diel's BEAUTIFUL TROUBLE In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2024

Known for 'reliably surprising, and reliably impressive” (The New York Times) performances, the JACK Quartet makes its Penn Live Arts debut in the world premiere of composer Natacha Diels' Beautiful Trouble on Friday, February 2, 2024 at 8:00pm.

JACK Quartet to Premiere Natacha Diels' 'Beautiful Trouble' At Penn Live Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023

JACK Quartet performs the world premiere of Natacha Diels' 'Beautiful Trouble' at Penn Live Arts.

JACK Quartet With Tyshawn Sorey, Percussion to Perform at 92NY in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2023

JACK Quartet with Tyshawn Sorey, percussion at 92NY on December 16, 2023. Experience a US premiere performance blending composition and improvisation. Tickets starting at $25.

Elliott Sharp's Aggregat Trio To Perform At Jazz Gallery, October 19
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2023

Elliott Sharp Aggregat Trio will perform at at Jazz Gallery featuring bass player Shayna Dulberger and Michael Wimberly playing drums and woodwinds, Thursday, October 19th. 

PSYCHIC SELF DEFENSE by Normandy Sherwood is Coming to HERE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2023

Prepare to be amazed as 'Psychic Self Defense' by Normandy Sherwood takes the stage at HERE. Uncover the secrets of this mind-blowing theatrical performance and experience the power of psychic self-defense. Don't miss out on this unforgettable show running at HERE.

Ambient Electronica Duo, Elliott Sharp & Don McKenzie, to Perform at Seeyamañana in New York City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2023

Join Elliott Sharp and Don McKenzie at Seeyamañana in New York City for a captivating evening of ambient electronica.

ANTHONY BRAXTON THEATER IMPROVISATIONS Premieres at the Brick Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2023

In celebration of the 78th birthday (June 4, 1945) of Anthony Braxton—one of the most important musicians, educators, and creative thinkers of our time, as well as a mentor to EiO—Experiments in Opera presents a rare run of performances of Compositions No. 279-283, composed in 2000 for improvisational actor and improvising musicians.

Experiments In Opera Presents A Rare Run Of ANTHONY BRAXTON THEATER IMPROVISATIONS For Comedian & Musicians
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2023

In celebration of the 78th birthday (June 4, 1945) of Anthony Braxton—one of the most important musicians, educators, and creative thinkers of our time, as well as a mentor to EiO—Experiments in Opera presents a rare run of performances of Compositions No. 279-283, composed in 2000 for improvisational actor and improvising musicians.

Elliott Sharp OCCAM'S MACHETE World Premiere To Be Presented At Main Drag Music
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2023

Elliott Sharp OCCAM'S MACHETE world premiere to be presented in the fantastic basement space at Main Drag Music on Thursday, March 23rd 8pm. 

Ben Neill to Present FANTINI FUTURO in NYC This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 6, 2022

On Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 7pm, composer and instrumentalist Ben Neill will present his immersive electronic opera Fantini Futuro at Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, located at 261 Mott Street in New York. This one night only performance also acts as the premiere of the opera's full presentation, as well as a benefit for restoring the church's historic organs.

FANTINI FUTURO Immersive Electronic Opera Announced At Basilica Of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, November 10
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2022

On Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 7pm, composer and instrumentalist Ben Neill presents his immersive electronic opera Fantini Futuro at Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, located at 261 Mott Street in New York.

Eszter Balint Releasing New Album Based on Her Anti-Musical Co-Written With Stew
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2022

Singer / songwriter / violinist / actress extraordinaire Eszter Balint is releasing her long-overdue fourth album, I HATE MEMORY! The album was recorded by Andy Taub at Brooklyn Recording with additional recording by Kato Hideki and Bryce Goggin at Trout Recording, produced by Balint and Hideki.