Readings & Reeds

Join us for an enchanting evening of innovative artistry at Readings & Reeds! 🎨✨

This unique event, presented by Composers Concordance, blends contemporary music, poetry, and improvisation in a vibrant live radio-show ambiance at the Jim Kempner Fine Arts Gallery in the heart of Chelsea.

Experience the creativity of adventurous composers and captivating reed performers, along with the celebrated winners of the Joseph Pehrson Composition & Poetry Competition! 🏆

The program features a stunning lineup of music by:

• Dennis Bathory-Kitsz
• George N. Gianopoulos
• David Gunn
• Peri Mauer
• Melanie Mitrano
• Ginka Mizuki
• Joseph Pehrson
• Gene Pritsker
• Kevin Scott
• Fraser Sharp
• Stefan Zeniuk

Performers include the talented:

• Loki Karuna (bassoon)
• Stefan Zeniuk (saxophone)
• Michiyo Suzuki (clarinet)
• Ariana Varvaro (oboe)
• Special guest Melanie Mitrano (soprano) 🎶

Poetry will be delivered by renowned poets:

• Graciela Carriqui
• Max Dorfman
• Peter Christian Hall
• Robert C. Ford
• Jim Kempner
• Imelda O'Reilly
• Ruthie Adamson AKA Wonky Wordsmith ✍️

Don’t miss the highlighted performances of winning works from the inaugural competition featuring poet Michael Davis and composer Fraser Sharp! 🌟

Be part of a night filled with unexpected textures, expressive language, and groundbreaking contemporary artistry. The concert will also be live-streamed on Composers Concordance's Facebook Page.

📍 Venue: Jim Kempner Fine Arts, 501 W. 23rd St., NYC.
🎟️ Tickets: $20 in advance | $30 at the door.