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"The most perfect expression of human behavior is a string quartet." - Jeffrey Tate
For Immediate Release - New York, NY - On Saturday, May 10th, 2025, at 7pm at Cossin Theater in Chinatown, Composers Concordance presents the concert event entitled 'String Quartet +.' The CompCord String Quartet: Mark Zaki, Lynn Bechtold - violins, Artie Dibble - viola, and Mary Wooten - cello premieres innovative new compositions, exploring both the classic quartet format and exciting collaborations with additional instruments.
Joining the quartet are renowned soloists including David Cossin - percussion, Sheryl Henze - flute, Sara Paar - soprano, and Franz Hackl - trumpet. Featured on the program are the premieres of 'From All Angles' for triangle and string quartet by Gene Pritsker; 'From Eve's Perspective' for soprano and string quartet by Faye-Ellen Silverman on words by Mark Twain; 'Origin' by Philipp Moll and 'Funeral' by Clemens Rofner, both for soprano, trumpet and string quartet; plus music by Dan Cooper, Eugene W. McBride, Ginka Mizuki, Daniel Palkowski, David See, and Mark Zaki.
The concert will be live-streamed on Composers Concordance's Facebook Page.
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Listing Information
Composers Concordance Presents
String Quartet +
New Compositions for the Classic Quartet Format
Plus Featured Instruments
Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at 7pm
Cossin Theater in Chinatown, NYC
Tickets: $20 in advance
By Reservation Only
Email: composersconcordance@gmail.com
Facebook
Live Stream
Composers:
Dan Cooper, Eugene W. McBride, Ginka Mizuki,
Philipp Moll, Daniel Palkowski, Gene Pritsker,
Clemens Rofner, David See, Faye-Ellen Silverman,
Carolyn Steinberg, Mark Zaki
Performers
CompCord String Quartet
Mark Zaki, Lynn Bechtold - violins
Artie Dibble - viola
Mary Wooten - cello
David Cossin - percussion
Sheryl Henze - flute
Sara Paar - soprano
Franz Hackl - trumpet
Gene Pritsker - conductor
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Staying in rotation for 41 years in NYC is a rare feat. In the case of a new music presenting organization, it requires not only diligence and cognizance of achievements of the past but also an ethic of keeping one's ear to the ground for emerging stylistic and technological developments, as well as talented new composers on the scene. Composers Concordance, founded in 1984 by Joseph Pehrson and Patrick Hardish, advised by Otto Luening, strives to present contemporary music in innovative ways, with an emphasis on thematic programming. Directors Gene Pritsker and Dan Cooper co-curate the programs and lead the CompCord Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, String Orchestra, and Big Band. Associate Directors are Milica Paranosic, Peter Jarvis, Debra Kaye, and Seth Boustead. Composers Concordance has also created a Naxos-distributed record label: Composers Concordance Records. Composers Concordance's overriding vision is to promote contemporary music, composers, and new works as a rightful and respected part of society. Good music performed and recorded well, pushing the boundaries of sound and composition.
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