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New York, NY — New York, NY — Composers Concordance proudly presents My Guitar Wants To Kill Your Mama Guitar Quartet: “Unplugged”, an intimate evening of adventurous new music for acoustic guitars, joined by violin and spoken word. The performance will take place on Saturday, May 9th, at 7:00 pm at Salomon Arts Gallery.
This unique concert features original works by an eclectic group of composers including Bruce Arnold, Jane Getter, Gene Pritsker, Eugene W. McBride, Machiko Ozawa, and Frank Zappa. The program highlights the expressive possibilities of the acoustic guitar in a chamber setting, blending contemporary classical, jazz, rock, and experimental influences.
The Guitar Quartet—featuring Bruce Arnold,, Greg Baker, Jane Getter, and Gene Pritsker on acoustic guitars—will deliver a dynamic and nuanced performance in this “unplugged” format, emphasizing raw sound and musical interplay.
Special guest artists will bring additional dimensions to the evening: Machiko Ozawa joins on violin, while poets Peter Christian Hall, Michal Shapiro, and Robert C. Ford contribute spoken word, creating a rich multimedia experience bridging music and literature.
Located in the heart of Tribeca, Salomon Arts Gallery is known for its vibrant support of contemporary art and interdisciplinary performance. The gallery’s intimate setting and commitment to innovative programming make it an ideal venue for this acoustically driven and artistically adventurous concert.
Known for innovative programming and genre-defying collaborations, Composers Concordance continues its mission of presenting cutting-edge contemporary music in engaging and unexpected formats. My Guitar Wants To Kill Your Mama Guitar Quartet: “Unplugged” promises an evening of bold creativity, virtuosic performance, and artistic exploration.
The concert will also be live-streamed on Composers Concordance's Facebook Page.
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Event Details
What: My Guitar Wants To Kill Your Mama Guitar Quartet: “Unplugged”
When: Saturday, May 9th at 7:00 PM
Where: Salomon Arts Gallery - 83 Leonard St #4 Floor
Composers: Bruce Arnold, Jane Getter, Gene Pritsker, Eugene W. McBride,
Machiko Ozawa, Franz Zappa
Performers:
MYGWTKYM Guitar Quartet:
Bruce Arnold, Greg Baker, Jane Getter, Gene Pritsker - acoustic guitars
Special Guest
Machiko Ozawa - violin, Peter Christian Hall, Michal Shapiro, Robert C. Ford - poets
TICKETS
$30 at the door, $20 in advance
Facebook
Live Stream
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Staying in rotation for 42 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, Seth Boustead, and Audrey Morse. 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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