Interpretations of Art @ Ki Smith Gallery Feat. CompCord Ensemble

 On Sunday, October 20th, 2024 at 7:30pm, Composers Concordance presents 'Interpretations of Art @ Ki Smith Gallery' Feat. CompCord Ensemble. New music and poetry will be premiered that are inspired by art from the Lower East Side gallery. Featured compositions and poems include 'Mugshot' music by Gene Pritsker, Poem by Jim Kempner, 'H. Tunnel / Entrance' music by Machiko Ozawa, Poem by Robert C. Ford, and 'Running Through the Dark' music by Steve Sandberg, Poem by Imelda O'Reilly.

 

The CompCord Ensemble will consist of Lish Lindsey - flutes, Gene Pritsker - fretless guitar, Steve Sandberg - piano, Moppa Elliot - double bass, John Ferrari - drums, with special guest James Nyoraku Schlefer on shakuhachi. Composers for the event will be Kate Borthwick, Carlos Castro, Dan Cooper, Moppa Elliott, Carman Moore, Machiko Ozawa, Gene Pritsker, Steve Sandberg, David Shohl, James Nyoraku Schlefer. The event will showcase the CompCord Murderers' Row of Poets: Ruthie Adamson AKA Wonky Wordsmith, Roger Aplon, Erik T. Johnson, Robert C. Ford, Kat Georges, Peter Carlaftes, Jim Kempner,  Imelda O'Reilly, John Pietaro.

 

The concert will also be live-streamed on Composers Concordance's Facebook Page.