American Composers Orchestra

The American Composers Orchestra represents endless possibility—and no two performances are ever alike. Tonight, hear the legendary new-music ensemble and conductor Kedrick Armstrong premiere five new works by exciting American composers, joined by electric violinist Tracy Silverman, Dan Bau player Vân-Ánh Võ, clarinetist Andrzej Ciepliński, and vocalist Mali Irene. These new works explore the ways in which music is designed to bring people together in specific settings, from memorials and weddings to town halls and street dances. By exploring music from these gatherings on the Zankel Hall concert stage, they reframe the idea of a “concert gathering” and offer a unique window into this nearly universal human experience.