Machiko will be a guest violinist with a guitar quartet in NYC! I will premiere my new composition, Aconcagua !!
Composers Concordance Presents:
My Guitar Wants To Kill Your Mama Guitar Quartet: Unplugged
An intimate evening of adventurous new music for acoustic guitars,
joined by violin and spoken word.
Saturday, May 9th at 7:00 PM
Salomon Arts Gallery.
83 Leonard St #4 Floor
TICKETS
New York, NY — New York, NY — Composers Concordance proudly presents My Guitar Wants To Kill Your Mama Guitar Quartet: “Unplugged”, an intimate evening of adventurous new music for acoustic guitars, joined by violin and spoken word. The performance will take place on Saturday, May 9th at 7:00 PM at Salomon Arts Gallery.
This unique concert features original works by an eclectic group of composers, including Bruce Arnold, Jane Getter, Gene Pritsker, Eugene McBride, Machiko Ozawa, and Frank Zappa. The program highlights the expressive possibilities of the acoustic guitar in a chamber setting, blending contemporary classical, jazz, rock, and experimental influences.
The Guitar Quartet—featuring Bruce Arnold,, Greg Baker, Jane Getter, and Gene Pritsker on acoustic guitars—will deliver a dynamic and nuanced performance in this “unplugged” format, emphasizing raw sound and musical interplay.
Special guest artists bring additional dimensions to the evening: Machiko Ozawa joins on violin, while poets Peter Christian Hall, Michal Shapiro, and Robert C. Ford contribute spoken word, creating a rich multimedia experience that bridges music and literature.
Located in the heart of Tribeca, Salomon Arts Gallery is known for its vibrant support of contemporary art and interdisciplinary performance. The gallery’s intimate setting and commitment to innovative programming make it an ideal venue for this acoustically driven and artistically adventurous concert.
Known for its innovative programming and genre-defying collaborations, Composers Concordance continues its mission of presenting cutting-edge contemporary music in engaging and unexpected formats. My Guitar Wants To Kill Your Mama Guitar Quartet: “Unplugged” promises an evening of bold creativity, virtuosic performance, and artistic exploration.
The concert will also be live-streamed on Composers Concordance's Facebook Page.
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Event Details
What: My Guitar Wants To Kill Your Mama Guitar Quartet: “Unplugged”
When: Saturday, May 9th at 7:00 PM
Where: Salomon Arts Gallery - 83 Leonard St #4 Floor
Composers: Bruce Arnold, Jane Getter, Gene Pritsker, Eugene McBride, Machiko Ozawa, Franz Zappa
Performers:
MYGWTKYM Guitar Quartet:
Bruce Arnold, Greg Baker, Jane Getter, Gene Pritsker - acoustic guitars
Special Guest
Machiko Ozawa - violin, Peter Christian Hall, Michal Shapiro, Robert C. Ford - poets
TICKETS
$30 at the door, $20 in advance
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