Andy Akiho Presents:
Avaloch Farm Music Institute
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About this performance
Curator Andy Akiho found himself at Avaloch Farm Music Institute last year. There, he discovered a deep well of collaboration, creative risks, and community among contemporary and classical musicians alike. Bringing musicians together from this residency – New Morse Code, Aizuri Quartet, aTonal Hits, loadbang, Longleash, Marika Hughes, and the Sebastians – with compositions by Schumann, Corelli, Vivaldi, Robert Honstein, Reiko Fueting, John Adams, Caroline Shaw, and Andy Akiho, will give audience members a glimpse into the fruitful artistic process.
New Morse Code
New Morse Code consists of Hannah Collins on Cello and Michael Compitello on percussion. The duo are co-directors of the Avaloch Farm New Music Initiative.
Aizuri Quartet
The Aizuri Quartet is comprised of Miho Saegusa on violin, Zoë Martin-Doike on violin, Ayane Kozasa on viola, and Karen Ouzounian on cello.
aTonal Hits
Founded by Illya Filshtinksiy, pianist, and Katha Zinn, violinist, aTonal Hits is dedicated to bringing contemporary and lesser known works of music to light.
Loadbang
A New York based new music chamber group, Loadbang is powered by the lungs of Carlos Cordeiro on bass clarinet, Andy Kozar on trumpet, Jeffrey Gavett with baritone voice, and William Lang on trombone.
Longleash
Longleash is a trio with traditional instrumentation and progressive identity. Comprised of Pala Garcia on violin, John Popham on cello, and Renate Rohlfing on piano, Longleash will perform works for violin and cello by Reiko Füting and Simon Steen Andersen.
Marika Hughes
Marika is a lifelong cellist and New York native. She has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music as well as releasing two solo CDs.
The Sebastians
The Sebastians are a dynamic and vital musical ensemble specializing in music of the baroque and classical eras.
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