Role

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Ensemble

Period

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Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

The New York New Music Ensemble is a classical music group that was founded in 1976 by a group of musicians who were passionate about contemporary music. The ensemble has since become one of the most respected and influential groups in the world of contemporary classical music. The ensemble was founded by flutist Jayn Rosenfeld, clarinetist Jean Kopperud, violinist Linda Quan, cellist Chris Finckel, and pianist Stephen Gosling. The group's mission was to perform and promote contemporary classical music, with a focus on works by living composers. Over the years, the ensemble has grown and evolved, with new members joining and others leaving. However, the group has always remained committed to its original mission, and has continued to be a leading force in the world of contemporary classical music. One of the highlights of the ensemble's early years was its performance at the 1978 New Music America Festival in Minneapolis. This performance helped to establish the group's reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative ensembles in the world of contemporary classical music. In the years that followed, the ensemble continued to perform at major festivals and venues around the world, including the Tanglewood Music Festival, the Lincoln Center Festival, and the Edinburgh Festival. The group also began to record extensively, releasing a number of critically acclaimed albums of contemporary classical music. One of the ensemble's most notable performances was its 1985 performance of Steve Reich's "Sextet" at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. This performance was widely praised for its precision and energy, and helped to cement the ensemble's reputation as one of the premier interpreters of contemporary classical music. In addition to its performances and recordings, the ensemble has also been recognized with a number of awards and honors over the years. In 1990, the group was awarded the ASCAP-Chamber Music America Award for Adventurous Programming. The ensemble has also been awarded grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts. Today, the New York New Music Ensemble continues to be a leading force in the world of contemporary classical music. The group's commitment to performing and promoting new music has helped to shape the direction of contemporary classical music, and has inspired countless composers and performers around the world.

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