Coming soon: concert videos from Solo, A NEW WORK FEATURING THE STRING ORCHESTRA OF BROOKLYN
The composers of West 4th New Music Collective (W4) presented the premiere of SOLO, an evening-length instrumental work commissioned by the String Orchestra of Brooklyn, on March 30th, 2017 at Roulette in Brooklyn.
The String Orchestra of Brooklyn (Photo: NY Times)
About SOLO:
Whether by choice or circumstance, there are times that we walk the road alone. Acknowledging these moments in their own lives, composers Matt Frey, Tim Hansen, and Molly Herron have collaboratively created SOLO, a multi-movement instrumental work for The String Orchestra of Brooklyn. A rotating cast of soloists from every section of the orchestra highlight movements expressing different aspects of solitude. Each composer makes a personal connection with a poet from the past to inspire their work: Sara Teasdale, Hafez, and Rainer Maria Rilke, poets who have written extensively on self-truth and individuality.
W4 in the PRESS
FOR MOBY DICK: EXTRACTS ON DEATH AND OTHER CURIOSITIES (2014):
“Ultimately, a great satisfaction emerges, not only from the obvious entertainment factor, but from watching one great artwork father the creation of another.”
skyros quartet at fast forward austin (2014):
“Quick, quirky, and rambunctious, the piece popped right off the stage.”
NEW MUSIC FOR OLD INSTRUMENTS (2013)
“A fascinating display... Each conversation was unique.”
CONTACT
W4 New Music
1244 Pacific Street Apt 4B
Brooklyn, New York 11216
info@w4newmusic.com
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