Role

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Ensemble

Period

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Modern

Genre

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Vocal

 

Perspectives Ensemble is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1993 by Sato Moughalian, a flutist and music educator. The ensemble is based in New York City and is known for its innovative programming and collaborations with other artists. The founding of Perspectives Ensemble was inspired by Moughalian's desire to create a chamber music group that would explore the connections between music and other art forms, such as literature, visual art, and dance. The ensemble's name reflects this mission, as it seeks to offer new perspectives on classical music by placing it in dialogue with other creative disciplines. Over the years, Perspectives Ensemble has featured a rotating cast of musicians, but some of its core members have included Moughalian on flute, cellist Wendy Sutter, violinist Colin Jacobsen, and pianist Stephen Prutsman. These musicians have been praised for their technical skill and their ability to bring a fresh perspective to classical repertoire. One of the highlights of Perspectives Ensemble's career was its collaboration with the Mark Morris Dance Group on a production of Henry Purcell's opera "Dido and Aeneas." The ensemble provided live accompaniment for the dancers, and the production was widely praised for its seamless integration of music and movement. Another notable performance by Perspectives Ensemble was its 2010 concert at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which featured a program of music inspired by the museum's collection of Islamic art. The ensemble performed works by composers such as Ravi Shankar and Osvaldo Golijov, and the concert was hailed as a triumph of cross-cultural collaboration. In addition to its performances, Perspectives Ensemble has also been recognized for its recordings. The ensemble's 2007 album "Bach's Circle" was praised by critics for its inventive arrangements of works by Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries. Overall, Perspectives Ensemble has established itself as a leading voice in the world of classical music, thanks to its commitment to innovation and collaboration. The ensemble's members continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in classical music, and their performances are eagerly anticipated by audiences around the world.

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