Julia Wolfe News

The Bang on a Can All-Stars have recorded their first studio album in five years, for release on Bang on a Can's sister-label Cantaloupe Music in 2012.

Writer and director Jim Findlay examines our complicated relationship to plant life in the creepy, futuristic black comedy Botanica.

This December, the Harris Theater for Music and Dance will celebrate the holidays with a full schedule of events, offering something for everyone! Holiday 'traditionalists' will enjoy the Apollo Chorus' annual performance of Handel's Messiah, or the opportunity to sing the work themselves with the Do-It-Yourself Messiah; as well as a rare appearance by Broadway's original 'Dreamgirl' Jennifer Holliday, who will celebrate the holidays at the Harris in a special one night only performance with the Soul Children of Chicago.

The Bang on a Can All-Stars, New York's renowned electric chamber music ensemble, take the stage at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 9pm to perform the New York premieres of Louis Andriessen's Life with film by Marijke Van Warmerdam (postponed from a previous season due to the unpronounceable volcano in Iceland) and David Lang's sunray, plus Michael Gordon's for Madeline, Kate Moore's Ridgeway, three pieces commissioned by Bang on a Can from David Longstreth of the Dirty Projectors (Instructional Video, Matt Damon, Breakfast at J&M), and Lukas Ligeti's Glamour Girl.

The Bang on a Can All-Stars, New York's renowned electric chamber music ensemble, take the stage at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 9pm to perform the New York premieres of Louis Andriessen's Life with film by Marijke Van Warmerdam (postponed from a previous season due to the unpronounceable volcano in Iceland) and David Lang's sunray, plus Michael Gordon's for Madeline, Kate Moore's Ridgeway, three pieces commissioned by Bang on a Can from David Longstreth of the Dirty Projectors (Instructional Video, Matt Damon, Breakfast at J&M), and Lukas Ligeti's Glamour Girl.

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance launches its eighth season this Fall 2011 with an exciting and eclectic collection of culturally diverse programs featuring some of the world's greatest musicians, dance companies, and artistic visionaries, as well as an exciting selection of performances by the city's most acclaimed music and dance institutions.

The 'relentlessly inventive' (New York Magazine) new music institution Bang on a Can will celebrate its 25th anniversary season in 2011-2012 with performances around the world, featuring a broad selection of brand new musical adventures alongside a recommitment to acclaimed projects from past years.

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance launches its eighth season this Fall 2011 with an exciting and eclectic collection of culturally diverse programs featuring some of the world's greatest musicians, dance companies, and artistic visionaries, as well as an exciting selection of performances by the city's most acclaimed music and dance institutions.

The Young People's Chorus of New York City™ and its Artistic Director and Founder Francisco J. Nuñez are currently celebrating the 10th anniversary of Transient Glory®, YPC's groundbreaking commissioning program, with a series of concerts, recordings, and other events culminating in February 2012 with a three-day Transient Glory Symposium presented in partnership with Carnegie Hall.

The Young People's Chorus of New York City™ and its Artistic Director and Founder Francisco J. Nuñez are currently celebrating the 10th anniversary of Transient Glory®, YPC's groundbreaking commissioning program, with a series of concerts, recordings, and other events culminating in February 2012 with a three-day Transient Glory Symposium presented in partnership with Carnegie Hall.

The Young People's Chorus of New York City™ and its Artistic Director and Founder Francisco J. Nuñez are currently celebrating the 10th anniversary of Transient Glory®, YPC's groundbreaking commissioning program, with a series of concerts, recordings, and other events culminating in February 2012 with a three-day Transient Glory Symposium presented in partnership with Carnegie Hall.

The Yale Glee Club celebrates its 150th anniversary with a gala Carnegie Hall concert on Friday, April 8 under the direction of Jeffrey Douma and joined by the Yale Symphony Orchestra.

The Yale Glee Club celebrates its 150th anniversary with a gala Carnegie Hall concert on Friday, April 8 under the direction of Jeffrey Douma and joined by the Yale Symphony Orchestra.

MILLER THEATRE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY welcomes the new year with the continuation of two celebrated series: Julia Wolfe's Composer Portraits series continues Thursday February 3 at 8:00PM. Signal premieres a new multimedia work by this innovative New York City musician. Tickets are $25 or $15 for students with a valid ID.

MILLER THEATRE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY welcomes the new year with the continuation of two celebrated series: Julia Wolfe's Composer Portraits series continues Thursday February 3 at 8:00PM. Signal premieres a new multimedia work by this innovative New York City musician. Tickets are $25 or $15 for students with a valid ID.

New York-based contemporary music ensemble Bang on a Can All-Stars will perform with special guest drummer Glenn Kotche from the band Wilco on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in Bass Concert Hall.

MILLER THEATRE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY welcomes the new year with the continuation of two celebrated series: Julia Wolfe's Composer Portraits series continues Thursday February 3 at 8:00PM. Signal premieres a new multimedia work by this innovative New York City musician. Tickets are $25 or $15 for students with a valid ID.

New York-based contemporary music ensemble Bang on a Can All-Stars will perform with special guest drummer Glenn Kotche from the band Wilco on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in Bass Concert Hall.

In the infectiously ecstatic fervor of Blarvuster's music, Scottish bagpipes, Balinese gamelan, minimalism, improvisation and rock converge in a labyrinthine, multi-textural sound. Blarvuster will be performing the Mosaic of Iridescence (2010) at a CD Release Party and free Concert to be held at Zebulon, 258 Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn, NY on December 8th, 2010 at 8pm. Also on the bill will be Ches Smith (www.myspace.com/chessmith) and the David Crowell Ensemble (www.myspace.com/davecrowell). For more information, call 718 218 6934 or visit www.zebuloncafeconcert.com.

In the infectiously ecstatic fervor of Blarvuster's music, Scottish bagpipes, Balinese gamelan, minimalism, improvisation and rock converge in a labyrinthine, multi-textural sound. Blarvuster will be performing the Mosaic of Iridescence (2010) at a CD Release Party and free Concert to be held at Zebulon, 258 Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn, NY on December 8th, 2010 at 8pm. Also on the bill will be Ches Smith (www.myspace.com/chessmith) and the David Crowell Ensemble (www.myspace.com/davecrowell). For more information, call 718 218 6934 or visit www.zebuloncafeconcert.com.