New York New Music Ensemble
Encyclopedia
The New York New Music Ensemble is a contemporary "Pierrot ensemble
" chamber music
group. The group formed in 1975 by Robert Block
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Current members include: flutist Jayn Rosenfeld, clarinetist Jean Kopperud, violinist Linda Quan, cellist Chris Finckel, pianist Stephen Gosling and percussionist Daniel Druckman.
Pierrot ensemble
A Pierrot ensemble is a musical ensemble comprising flute, clarinet, violin, cello and piano, frequently augmented by the addition of a singer or percussionist, and/or by the performers doubling on other woodwind/stringed/keyboard instruments.-History:...
" chamber music
Chamber music
Chamber music is a form of classical music, written for a small group of instruments which traditionally could be accommodated in a palace chamber. Most broadly, it includes any art music that is performed by a small number of performers with one performer to a part...
group. The group formed in 1975 by Robert Block
Robert Black (conductor)
Note: Not to be confused with the saxophonist or the double-bass player named Robert Black.Robert Carlisle Black was an American conductor, pianist and composer...
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Current members include: flutist Jayn Rosenfeld, clarinetist Jean Kopperud, violinist Linda Quan, cellist Chris Finckel, pianist Stephen Gosling and percussionist Daniel Druckman.
Selected discography
- 2007 "Bugaboo, Music of Craig Walsh". Albany Records (TROY 1047).
- 1999 Of Mere Being, Music of Eleanor Cory. Composers Recordings.
- 1996 Music of Carter, Davies & Druckman. GM Recordings.
- 1990 Tod Machover: Flora. Bridge Records.
External links
- Official site
- Art of the States: New York New Music Ensemble three performances by the ensemble