Semiosis Quartet performs works by Derek David, faculty of composition at MIT, at at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. More info here!
Madeline Hocking and clarinet sensation Noemi Sallai perform solos and duos at the River Pavilion at Kennedy Center, Washington DC.
Semiosis Quartet will present a program by Raven Chacon, Evan Ziporyn, Tanya Tagaq, Gabriela Lena Frank, and Julian Peralta. Suggested donation in $10-15.
Semiosis Quartet will present a program by Raven Chacon, Evan Ziporyn, Tanya Tagaq, Gabriela Lena Frank, and Julian Peralta. Suggested donation in $10-15.
In an hour-long afternoon program, Orchestra Futures presents two cornerstones of the chamber orchestra repertoire: Shostakovich's Chamber Symphony and Schoenberg's Chamber Symphony No. 1. Hear Shostakovich’s autobiography and Schoenberg's romantic experiment as we usher in the fall on Central Park West. Join us afterward for a light reception. Dmitri Shostakovich Chamber Symphony for Strings in C minor, Op. 110a Arnold Schoenberg Chamber Symphony No. 1 in E major, Op. 9.
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An acclaimed young collective of contemporary music performers play a diverse program including works by Anna Thorvaldsdottir, inti figgis-vizueta, Tristan Murail, the Luciano Berio, and USC alumnus Baljinder Sekhon (world premiere). Also featuring USC’s superb soprano faculty Ashley Emerson in her series debut.
All Southern Exposure concerts are free, but patron support helps us bring you exciting artists like BlackBox Ensemble. Patrons may reserve seats and support the Southeast’s most adventurous music series! A gift of $150 secures a seat for the entire 2023-24 season. To purchase online, click here or contact Brad Martin at brad.martin@sc.edu, 803-777-0704.
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Daniel and Madeline play Histoire du Tango by Astor Piazzolla.
Piano marvel turned impressario Erika Dohi has put together a tremendous evening of new sounds featuring some truly talented friends including percussionist Natasa Hadjiandreou, composer Anuj Bhutani, producer and composer Dan Langa, with help from string sensation Madeline Hocking.
Don’t miss!
Madeline Hocking & Semiosis Quartet work with emerging composers on string composition at the prestigious Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
This will be a 12-day masterclass and workshop series for young composition students, held at the world famous Boston Conservatory at Berklee (Boston, MA). The intensive will also include two faculty recitals by Semiosis Quartet at Seully Hall, involving the world premieres of countless new compositions.
Click here to view the workshop series on the BoCo website. Young composers must register by January 15, 2024 to save a spot! Tuition is $1,932 USD, with housing costs of $1,560.
Award-winning guitarist Joseph Ehrenpreis will embark on a recital tour through Japan, featuring a commissioned composition by Madeline Hocking for solo 8-string Brahms guitar. The tour will showcase an eclectic program of other repertoire by Vinetz, Fujikura, Britten, Ravel, and Shimizu.
Performances are scheduled in Tokyo, Niigata, Osaka, and Oishida, promising a musical experience that transcends borders and genres. Stay tuned for specific dates, as this promises to be a highlight of the 2024 concert season!
Madeline Hocking, Daniel Matei, and Jonathan Collazo of Noise Catalogue make their second appearance on the Sō Labs concert series in this one of a kind program, featuring the world premiere of a work for violin and percussion by Madeline Hocking.
Sō Percussion’s Brooklyn Bound series, rebranded as “Sō Laboratories” on its recent 10th anniversary, is aimed at showcasing emerging voices on the contemporary music scene with innovative material to offer. The series has boasted an impressive array of award-winning talent on its programs, including Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw, Sandbox Percussion, TAK ensemble, Darian Donovan Thomas, and numerous others.
Stay tuned for a link to purchase tickets, coming soon!
Madeline & Trevor connecting with musicians all over the world for a Telematic Collisions Concert, 2023
Telematic Collisions is a hybrid online + in-person workshop and concert series co-hosted by Madeline Hocking and Trevor New. The series employs cutting-edge technology (developed by Enjinn Arts in collaboration with the American Composers Orchestra) to enhance audience interactivity and to expand the possibilities of collaboration. It has been touted by Zoom Test Kitchen as ‘the most interactive’ use of web conference software they have ever seen; the technology has been used for Enjinn Arts performances and workshops at Carnegie Hall, The Dimenna Center, the Tishman Auditorium at Mannes, and countless other locations.
Click here to register for the event as an online participant. The event is free for anyone to participate, however donation is strongly encouraged, so that we can continue to offer interactive events of this nature (suggested amount $10-20).
We look forward to seeing you there (and online participants, be sure to wear headphones!!
Telematic Collisions is a hybrid online + in-person workshop and concert series co-hosted by Madeline Hocking and Trevor New. The series employs cutting-edge technology (developed by Enjinn Arts in collaboration with the American Composers Orchestra) to enhance audience interactivity and to expand the possibilities of collaboration. It has been touted by Zoom Test Kitchen as ‘the most interactive’ use of web conference software they have ever seen; the technology has been used for Enjinn Arts performances and workshops at Carnegie Hall, Tishman Auditorium, and countless other locations.
Click here to register for the event as an online participant. The event is free for anyone to participate, however donation is strongly encouraged so that we can continue to offer interactive events of this nature (suggested amount $10-20).
We look forward to seeing you there (and online participants, be sure to wear headphones!!
On April 14, 2024, Madeline Hocking will join the Manhattan String Quartet to give workshops and masterclasses to amateur musicians and music students on Joseph Haydn’s String Quartets. This event will be held at the Greenwich House Music School, NYC.
Described by the Boston Globe as “a national treasure,” the MANHATTAN STRING QUARTET is celebrating its 51st season. Well known for their performances of 20th-century “classics,” the Manhattan Quartet has established a significant international reputation with regular concert appearances throughout North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. Notable among its many recordings is the complete cycle of 15 Shostakovich string quartets that TIME Magazine called “One of the most important musical events of 1991.” They hold regular workshops on classical quartet repertoire, occurring in the fall and spring of each year.
Madeline Hocking will join this legendary string quartet in instructing young and amateur musicians on Haydn’s String Quartet no. 3 opus 50 in Eb Major. Don’t miss this opportunity to work with these world class string performers; register today!
For more information, click here to view the event on the Manhattan String Quartet website.
ASTRAEUS Collective will present an evening of cozy ‘hygge’ folk music from Scandinavia, arranged and written by the members of the Danish String Quartet from their albums ‘Last Leaf’ and Wood Works’. Join us at Here BK where you can relax in a beautifully curated space, enjoy a beverage (alcoholic or non), and listen to arrangements that will seem both rooted in history and in the contemporary. Tickets are $20 and will be available at the door (cash or Venmo). Doors at 6:30 pm and show at 7:00 pm. More info here!
An eclectic concert featuring arrangements of songs by Brittany Spears, Björk, Joanna Newsom, Owen Pallett, and more. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for a link to purchase tickets, coming soon!
Telematic Collisions interactive technology being utilized in a performance with the American Composers Orchestra in NYC, 2023.
Telematic Collisions is a hybrid online + in-person workshop and concert series co-hosted by Madeline Hocking and Trevor New. The series employs cutting-edge technology (developed by Enjinn Arts in collaboration with the American Composers Orchestra) to enhance audience interactivity and to expand the possibilities of collaboration. It has been touted by Zoom Test Kitchen as ‘the most interactive’ use of web conference software they have ever seen; the technology has been used for Enjinn Arts performances and workshops at Carnegie Hall, The Dimenna Center, the Tishman Auditorium at Mannes, and countless other locations.
Click here to register for the event as an online participant. The event is free for anyone to participate, however donation is strongly encouraged, so that we can continue to offer interactive events of this nature (suggested amount $10-20).
We look forward to seeing you there (and online participants, be sure to wear headphones!!
Winners of this year’s internationally competitive Dwight & Ursula Prizes will perform in concert at the Tenri Cultural Institute in New York City.
“Dark Exhalation is a new chamber opera for four vocalists and amplified ensemble (flute, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, double bass, percussion) that incorporates techniques from cinematic sound design to transform everyday sounds into dynamic, highly textured musical compositions.” More info here!
“‘MONKEY: A Kung Fu Puppet Parable’ is a family friendly transmedia opera combining Bunraku puppetry, computer generated images, and live opera. MONKEY is based on the Chinese quest saga, “Journey to the West,” rewritten to reflect contemporary issues from the multicultural mosaic of American life. Besides the two fundamental operatic elements of text and music, the three main characters - Monkey, Pig (Zhu), and Sandwoman (Sha) - are life sized Bunraku puppets. MONKEY delves into the world of computer generated technology through the use of CGI environs and avatars. Live singers on stage will be the voices of the puppets and avatars.” - from the White Snake Project website.
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“‘MONKEY: A Kung Fu Puppet Parable’ is a family friendly transmedia opera combining Bunraku puppetry, computer generated images, and live opera. MONKEY is based on the Chinese quest saga, “Journey to the West,” rewritten to reflect contemporary issues from the multicultural mosaic of American life. Besides the two fundamental operatic elements of text and music, the three main characters - Monkey, Pig (Zhu), and Sandwoman (Sha) - are life sized Bunraku puppets. MONKEY delves into the world of computer generated technology through the use of CGI environs and avatars. Live singers on stage will be the voices of the puppets and avatars.” - from the White Snake Projects website.
More info here.
“‘MONKEY: A Kung Fu Puppet Parable’ is a family friendly transmedia opera combining Bunraku puppetry, computer generated images, and live opera. MONKEY is based on the Chinese quest saga, “Journey to the West,” rewritten to reflect contemporary issues from the multicultural mosaic of American life. Besides the two fundamental operatic elements of text and music, the three main characters - Monkey, Pig (Zhu), and Sandwoman (Sha) - are life sized Bunraku puppets. MONKEY delves into the world of computer generated technology through the use of CGI environs and avatars. Live singers on stage will be the voices of the puppets and avatars.” - from the White Snake Projects website.
More info available here.
In the final week of the Evolution: Classical music festival at the Banff Centre, participating artists perform innovative and varied concert curations, with interdisciplinary performance, mixed media, original compositions, improvisation, and more.
This concert features Obsidiano Duo, Claudia Do Minh, and Noise Catalogue, with the latter ensemble performing the world premiere of a work by Jemina Brechoire, as well as original compositions and structured improvisation.
Read more on the Banff Centre website.
Semiosis Quartet coaches composition students on their works for string quartet, gives the world premiere of over a dozen new works for string quartet by HSCI students, and performs a faculty chamber music recital in Seully Hall.
A very special Telematic Collisions performance on Make Music Day, featuring improvisations by Madeline Hocking & Trevor New, as well as other guest musicians. Both virtual and in-person attendance is possible, with a live audience hosted at the Art Effect ‘Trolley Barn’ in Poughkeepsie, NY.
International live-stream featuring a virtual performance of Trevor New’s piece ‘Cohere Touch’ will happen at 4 pm Eastern Time.
Click here to join the international livestream, and here for more general info!
Madeline will perform as a virtual soloist with the American Composers Orchestra, playing a ground breaking, live-networked piece by Trevor New. Sharing the stage on this concert will be Pullitzer Prize winning poet Tracy K. Smith, choreographer Paloma McGregor, conductor David Bloom, violist/composer Trevor New, pianist Dorothy Chan, percussionist Gaboo Chatterjee, and many more.
Read more info here!
With chromic duo, Madeline Hocking & Brian Ellis.
Read more info here.
Noise Catalogue is happy to present this special interdisciplinary performance featuring live painting by Knox Peters, as well as spacialized sound and structured improvisation.
Knox will create visual artwork alongside works by Bahar Royaee, György Ligeti, Pamela Z, George Crumb, and Dániel Matei, along with the world premieres of works by Madeline Hocking and Thomas Palmer.
We cannot wait for you to experience this unique concert with us, and are extremely grateful to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for hosting us in their beautiful space.
Performers will include Dániel Matei, Madeline Hocking, Jon Collazo, Nacho Ojeda, Adrienne Schoenfeld, Riley Palmer, Savannah Gentry, Austin Philemon, and Knox Peters.
Link to the facebook event can be found here.
Read more about Knox Peters on her website!
with Semiosis String Quartet
Program:
Aaron Jay Myers - I’ll Swallow Your Soul
Caroline Shaw - Entr’acte
Carlos Simon - Loop
Jessie Montgomery - Duo for Violin and Cello
Aaron Jay Myers - For the World is Hollow, and I Have Touched the Sky
Darian Thomas - Fluid
Suggested donation $10-15 at the door.
Check semiosisquartet.com for more details!
