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Metropolis Ensemble Showcases the Complete Chamber Orchestra Concerti of Israeli Composer Avner Dorman
Featuring Two U.S. Premieres and Guest Artist Mindy Kaufman of the NY Philharmonic
New York, NY— Metropolis Ensemble, New York’s premier professional chamber orchestra dedicated to emerging a new generation of composers and performers, devotes the entire evening of Thursday, October 11, 2007 @ 8pm, at Lower East Side’s Angel Orensanz Center (172 Norfolk Street), to chamber works from acclaimed Israeli composer Avner Dorman.  With the support of The Smithsonian Magazine, the Metropolis Ensemble, along with special guest artists including Avi Avital (mandolin), Eliran Avni (piano), and New York Philharmonic’s Mindy Kaufman (piccolo), performs four of Dorman’s concerti: U.S. premieres of Concerto in A (1995), and Concerto Grosso (2003); New York premiere of Piccolo Concerto (2001); and Mandolin Concerto (2006).  As part of the annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days network, this concert is dedicated to celebrating the theme of “Harmony for Humanity”.                                                                                
According to Andrew Cyr, the Artistic Director/Conductor of the Metropolis Ensemble, it is Dorman’s broad-minded interests and eclectic blend of musical influences that attracted him.  “Dorman has an exceptional ability to combine both the traditional and contemporary with more mainstream forms of music.  His work is a perfect fit for our modern orchestra.”  Known for creating works that are “alive with inspiration and expertly crafted,” his music is easily distinguished by its unique, passionate, and inventive sound. From his first neo-classical piece Concerto in A, to his more recent Mandolin Concerto, the program proves why Dorman is a “fresh young voice in so much demand” (Gramophone).
 

General Information:

When:  Thursday, October 11^th @ 8:00pm.                                                                                                

Where: Angel Orensanz Center, 172 Norfolk Street, NYC.                                                                                  

How:  Tickets $25. For tickets, call Metropolis Ensemble at 1.800.838.3006 or visit www.metropolisensemble.org.

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