Duo Scorpio
Two stellar harpists use their acute sensitivity and technical excellence to play new works by contemporary composers.www.duoscorpio.com
Commission: Fast Dances, I.-V. (2014) by Nico Muhly
Katie Andrews & Kristi Shade, harps
Alexis Cuadrado Group
Compelling jazz bassist draws on his Spanish heritage to create intense original and ambitious works. www.alexiscuadrado.com
Commission: Noneto Iberico (2009) by Alexis Cuadrado
Alexis Cuadrado, bass
Mark Ferber, drums
Taylor Haskins, trumpet
Ryan Keberle, trombone
Marc Miralta, percussion
Robert Rodriguez, piano
Brad Shepik, guitar
Yosvany Terry, saxophone
Will Vinson, saxophone
About New Music in Bryant Park
Award-winning classical and jazz ensembles perform back to back each week, showcasing works commissioned by Chamber Music America.