“Contemporary Narratives” with the Zodiac Trio

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    October 27, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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    The NYC Contemporary Music Symposium Presents:

    “Contemporary Narratives” with the Zodiac Trio

    New Works for Clarinet, Violin and Piano

    Wednesday, October 27
    7:30 pm

    DiMenna Center for Classical Music

    New York, NY – The NYC Contemporary Music Symposium presents the Zodiac Trio in a musical journey through six bold, contemporary works for clarinet, violin, and piano.  Heralded by Radio France as “A breathtaking ensemble of virtuosity and sensitivity,” the Zodiac Trio has established itself over the past decade and a half as the leading international trio of its kind.

    The ensemble continues its commitment to new music with an evening of fresh and exciting takes on the timeless tradition of musical storytelling, featuring five world premieres written for the Zodiac Trio. Tickets include a post-concert wine reception with the performers and composers.

    Concert & Ticket Details

    Wednesday October 27 2021 at 7:30 PM EDT • The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, Benzaquen Hall 450 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018 • Tickets available now at tinyurl.com/zodiactrio • General Admission $20 – Livestream and Student $10

    About the Program

    The program includes new works from an esteemed group of composers, with five world premieres written for the Zodiac Trio.  Reflecting the composers’ diverse backgrounds and influences – ranging from the classical canon to electroacoustic music to jazz – the program offers a compelling look at contemporary approaches to musical storytelling.

    Unfurl (2021) – Zach Gulaboff Davis
    (World Premiere, Written for the Zodiac Trio)

    The Thread You Follow (2021) – Patrick Andrew Thompson
    (World Premiere, Written for the Zodiac Trio)

     

    You. Just a Person Made of Plastic (2020) – María del Pilar Miralles Castillo
    (World Premiere, Written for the Zodiac Trio)
    1st Prize Winner of the 2020 Zodiac International Music Competition (Composition Category)

    Shocked Quartz (2021) – Greg Simon
    (World Premiere, Written for the Zodiac Trio)
    1st Prize Winner of the 2021 Zodiac International Music Composition (Composition Category)

    Rive (2002) – Douglas Knehans

    Dance Mix (2020) – Chiayu Hsu
    (World Premiere, Written for the Zodiac Trio)