Interdisciplinary performance artist Joseph Keckler captivates audiences with his vivid, imagined worlds. Whether creating a dialogue between art forms or channeling the voices of talking beasts, his performances are one-of-a-kind. Keckler spoke to us about his creative process while preparing for an upcoming European engagement.
How you define yourself as an artist?
I suppose I am a singer, a monologist, and a conceptual artist.
What is the [...]
The four male classical vocalists of New York Polyphony breathe new life into early music. Their unique repertory ranges from lost gems of the renaissance to new works from modern composers. They’ve also bridged the gap between eras by sponsoring remixes of their early music offerings. New York Polyphony’s sound has won them acclaim and [...]
A musician, vocalist and songwriter, Meklit Hadero has a voice that is at once smooth, sweet and strong. And she is also one busy woman. A community organizer and self-described cultural activist, Meklit is the recipient of numerous residencies and fellowships, and was chosen as a 2009 TED Fellow, one of only 25 worldwide.
Diverse, young (all are under age 30), and fresh from the top music academies in America, the 16-member Opus Nine Ensemble formed in late 2008, “to explore the infinite possibilities offered by chamber music’s diverse instrumentation, sizing, genres, and periods.” In this week’s Featured Member profile, Opus Nine members discuss their passion for classical music and how they bring its dynamism into the greater community.
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