Recital Series
Sandbox Percussion
October 1, 2023 - October 3, 2023
Veterans Room
Sandbox Percussion has established themselves as a leading proponent of this generation of contemporary percussion chamber music, captivating audiences with performances that are both visually and aurally striking while showcasing the imagination, integrity, and courage of their music making. Their unique mix of youthful energy with the precision of a well-established group is on full display in the Veterans Room with a lively program that vibrantly underscores their solid technique, rhythmical musicality, and lively showmanship including a world premiere piece by Chris Cerrone commissioned by the Armory and the New York premiere of Viet Cuong’s Next Week’s Trees.
Performances
Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 3:00pm
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 7:30pm
Program
Includes works by Andy Akiho, Amy Beth Kirsten, Juri Seo, David Crowell, Julius Eastman, and premieres of works by Viet Cuong and Chris Cerrone
“The virtuosic New York quartet play from memory, so attuned to each other that it all becomes performance art, utterly mesmerizing to watch.”
The Guardian (UK)
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Support
The Recital Series is supported in part by the Howard & Sarah D. Solomon Foundation.
Public support is provided by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
Also in the Series
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Julia Bullock & John Arida
Acclaimed soprano Julia Bullock returns to the Armory for a program highlighting her thoughtful, varied programming and refined musicianship, featuring works from Schubert and Rossini, to Cage, Billie Holiday, and Cora “Lovie” Austin, among others.
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Stéphane Degout & Cédric Tiberghien
Renowned for the finesse and sensitivity he conveys in his interpretations, baritone Stéphane Degout comes to the Armory to perform a program of French art songs and German lieder with pianist Cédric Tiberghien.
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Allan Clayton & James Baillieu
Internationally lauded tenor Allan Clayton makes his North American recital debut with a program of lieder as well as art and folk songs that showcase his dynamic vocal range, abundant musicality, and magnetic stage presence.
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Pavel Kolesnikov
Pianist Pavel Kolesnikov brings his thought-provoking programming to a two-recital residency at the Armory, including a performance of Bach's Goldberg Variations and Celestial Navigations, a curated homage to Joseph Cornell's orrery of the same name.
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Kate Lindsey & Justina Lee
Mezzo soprano Kate Lindsey performs a chamber program that beautifully highlights her vivacious musicality, agile technique, and unmatched command of an audience, including works by Schumann, Fauré, and Sondheim.