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Hi Folks,
We have two exciting events this weekend! One takes place in NYC and features the remarkable cellist Sahara von Hattenberger, while the other brings us back to Beacon, NY for our annual concert at the Howland Cultural Center—a special gathering where CompCord Ensemble joins forces with talented Beacon-area musicians. We hope you'll join us for a weekend of adventurous music, collaboration, and community.
More info on each below.
-CC Team
Composers Concordance Presents:
Sahara von Hattenberger
Solo Cello
Friday, June 5th, 2026 at 7pm
Gallery MC
549 West 52nd Street
NYC
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Composers Concordance & Howland Cultural Center Present
CompCord at Howland
NYC and Beacon Musicians Meet in a Boundary-Breaking Celebration of New Music
Sunday, June 7th, 2026 at 5pm
Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St.
Beacon, NY 12508
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New York, NY — Composers Concordance continues its commitment to adventurous new music with a compelling solo cello performance by Sahara von Hattenberger on Friday, June 5 at 7:00 PM at Gallery MC.
This intimate program showcases the expressive and technical range of the solo cello through a selection of contemporary works by leading composers in the new music scene. The evening highlights innovative compositional voices and bold musical storytelling, brought to life by von Hattenberger’s dynamic artistry.
The program will include:
- A Special Education by Randall Woolf — a striking and thought-provoking work based on the story "Flowers For Algernon, made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- The Circadian Calendar, Book Two for Solo 'Cello, Op. 35 by George N. Gianopoulos — an exploration of temporal cycles and internal pulse, reflecting the rhythms that govern human and natural systems.
- Holy Human Stupidity, Batman by Gene Pritsker — a characteristically witty and incisive work blending humor with sharp commentary, delivered through inventive cello techniques and theatrical flair.
Sahara is a member of the Chamber Orchestra of New York, and is the co-founder of Duo Étrange (Cello+Soprano). Duo Étrange released their debut album through ATMA Classique, Canada's most prestigious classical label, featuring 5 new commissions with a debut at Montréal's famous Salle Bourgie series. Duo Étrange recently completed 4 shows in NYC directed by legendary opera/theatre director Marcus Shields.
Sahara has been the recipient of many sizeable grants from the Canada Council for the Arts, allowing her to commission dozens of Canadian and American composers. She has been a resident artist at BangOnACan, Yellow Barn, Avaloch institute, and Pôle Relève through Le Vivier.
As a graduate of the Schulich School of Music at McGill University, (B.A. 2016 / M.M. 2018), she completed her primary studies with Matt Haimovitz, Brian Manker, Ariel Barnes, and Elizabeth Dolin with additional tutelage from Colin Carr, Johannes Moser, Philipe Muller, and Truls Mork.
Sahara's music has been featured on CBC Radio Canada, Jazziz, V13, AllAboutJazz, whole note magazine, and more.
In 2024 she released her first solo album through the label Odd Sounds with collaborative pianist Joanne Kang (from Carnegie Hall's: "ensemble connect") as well as acclaimed jazz performers Jim Doxas (drums) and Adrian Vedady (bass), which featured repertoire by Claude Bolling alongside three new commissions by Grammy-winning composer Remy Le Boeuf, Malcolm Sailor, and Jeffrey Fong. Her mission as a chamber musician is to bring engaging contemporary music to the forefront.
The concert will also be live-streamed on Composers Concordance's Facebook Page.
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Event Details
Concert:Sahara von Hattenberger - Solo Cello
Composers: George N. Gianopoulos, Gene Pritsker, Randall Woolf
Date: Friday, June 5th
Time: 7pm
Venue: Gallery MC
549 West 52nd Street
TICKETS:
$20 in advance $30 at the door
Facebook
Live Stream
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Beacon, NY — Composers Concordance joins forces with Howland Cultural Center to present
CompCord at Howland, an exciting evening where adventurous musicians from New York City and Beacon come together to create a vibrant cross-Hudson artistic exchange. Blending jazz, contemporary classical, improvisation, poetry, and groove-driven experimentation, the concert highlights the creative energy that emerges when two thriving musical communities meet.
Set in the historic and intimate atmosphere of the Howland Cultural Center, the program will feature works by composers Dan Cooper, Brad Hubbard, Debra Kaye, Gwen Laster, Gene Pritsker, Judi Silvano, and Bill Ware. The concert reflects the eclectic spirit of Composers Concordance, known for dissolving stylistic boundaries and fostering collaboration among artists from diverse backgrounds.
The evening’s ensemble brings together an exceptional lineup of performers from both NYC and the Hudson Valley:
- Gwen Laster — violin
- Franz Hackl — trumpet
- Brad Hubbard — baritone sax
- Charlie Hall — bass trombone
- Bill Ware — vibraphone
- Gene Pritsker — guitar and conductor
- Lee Jeffryes — percussion
- Roger Aplon — poet / recitation
- Twinkle Burke - recitation
More than just a concert, CompCord at Howland celebrates artistic community and cultural connection. Musicians rooted in the fast-paced experimental scene of New York City meet Beacon’s flourishing creative landscape, creating a dialogue that is spontaneous, adventurous, and deeply collaborative.
Audiences can expect an evening filled with rich textures, driving rhythms, poetic interludes, improvisational surprises, and genre-defying compositions that move seamlessly between jazz, chamber music, world music influences, and avant-garde expression.
CompCord at Howland continues Composers Concordance’s mission of presenting innovative programming that unites artists and audiences through fearless musical exploration.
The concert will also be live-streamed on Composers Concordance's Facebook Page.
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Event Details
Concert: CompCord at Howland
Composers: Dan Cooper, Brad Hubbard, Debra Kaye, Gwen Laster,
Gene Pritsker, Judi Silvano, Bill Ware
Date: Sunday, June 7th
Time: 5pm
Venue: Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St.
Beacon, NY 12508
TICKETS
$20.60
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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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