Antonym: the opposite of nostalgia is a memoir of a Filipinx American childhood that interweaves music and movement, taking an imaginative approach to interdisciplinary performance and music composition. Excavating insignificant yet indelible experiences, Antonym envisions the future as an escape from pain and ponders how we can possess painful memories without being beholden to them. Using field recordings of New York City throughout the year, the four seasons serve as a cyclical frame and context for memory. Vendil will perform with collaborators: Laura Cocks, flute; Cindy Lan, violin, dancer Annie Wang, and 2022 HCL Fellow Irene Hsiao.

RSVP information coming soon!

Featuring music by Sugar Vendil, Pamela Z, Melinda Faylor, and Darius Jones
Costumes for The Nouveau Classical Project by Jasmine Chong 
***FREE!!!***

We’ll premiere a new piece by our founder, Sugar Vendil’s new work ooh wo ah oo wa o for vocalizing ensemble, and wear costumes specially created for “ooh wo ah oo wa o” by Jasmine Chong. Huge thanks to Chamber Music America for commissioning this piece!

The concert also features composer/pianist Melinda Faylor and composer/saxophonist Darius Jones, who will premiere their own original works! Jones will be joined by Amirtha Kidambi.

ooh wo ah oo wa o has been made possible by the Chamber Music America Classical Commissioning Program, with generous funding provided by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

This season we’re commissioning Paul Pinto! Paul will lead NCP in a public workshop of his two new pieces mini_014 and a new work (untitled) in preparation for Line: voices, where they will premiere the work in November. There will be a talk back Q&A where you’ll get to ask Paul and NCP members your burning questions!

Free admission

This free workshop with Paul Pinto is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Fragments explores the coexistence of strength and fragility by examining our relationship with the Earth. NCP will premiere William C. Mason's Larsen C, a work inspired by the ice shelf that lost a huge fragment in July 2017, a newly commissioned work by Emily Praetorius, and works by Missy Mazzoli and Leaha Villareal. Fragments will also feature wearable sculptures by artist Chanel Matsunami Govreau.

Program:
Larsen C by William Mason
Still Life With Avalanche by Missy Mazzoli
Time Allotted for that Emanation (at that time) by Emily Praetorius
Oceania by Leaha Villarreal

Tickets $20 / Available online or at the door

We're bringing our Currents program to San Francisco! Featuring works for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano with electronics by Olga Bell, Gabrielle Herbst, Isaac Schankler, and more.

Program
Zero Initiative     OLGA BELL
Where is my voice     GABRIELLE HERBST
Missa Prolatonium: Kyrie/Massive-Missive/Errota-Errata     MARINA KIFFERSTEIN
Artifacts     ISAAC SCHANKLER

“Currents” features music composed for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano, and electronics commissioned by NCP.

Program
Zero Initiative     OLGA BELL
Where is my voice     GABRIELLE HERBST
Missa Prolatonium: Kyrie/Massive-Missive/Errota-Errata     MARINA KIFFERSTEIN
Artifacts     ISAAC SCHANKLER

NCP will give chamber coachings, do a workshop/masterclass with composer Isaac Schankler, and perform "Currents." “Currents” features music composed for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano, and electronics. NCP has commissioned four works by some of today’s most exciting artists.

Program
Zero Initiative     OLGA BELL
Where is my voice     GABRIELLE HERBST
Missa Prolatonium: Kyrie/Massive-Missive/Errota-Errata     MARINA KIFFERSTEIN
Artifacts     ISAAC SCHANKLER

“Currents” is an electro-acoustic concert that juxtaposes contrasting compositional styles in an eclectic program, celebrating the marriage of tradition and technology. NCP will premiere new electro-acoustic works, including pieces by composers who thrive in both the classical and pop worlds.  

For this concert, premiering May 25, 2017 at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, NCP is commissioning and premiering four new works by some of today’s most exciting artists:

• Olga Bell (formerly of Dirty Projectors and Chairlift), hailed for her “grand compositional ambitions and a dynamic voice” (The New York Times)
• Gabrielle Herbst aka GABI (“sublime” -Pitchfork)
• David Bird (“vibrant” -Pitchfork; winner of NCP’s 2016 Call for Scores) 
• Isaac Schankler ("extraordinarily eclectic" -Boston Musical Intelligencer; winner of NCP’s 2016 Call for Scores)

VJ Mamiko Kushida will create ambient video projections for the performance, and musicians' outfits will be styled by designers from the fashion collective, Flying Solo.

Program
Zero Initiative     OLGA BELL
Where is my voice     GABRIELLE HERBST
Cy     DAVID BIRD
Artifacts     ISAAC SCHANKLER

From the composers:
"My piece is called Zero Initiative, and I’m happy to reveal that it prominently features a “field recording” captured two winters ago, at 2am, from the line outside Output. It’s been incredibly fun and restorative working on this music." -Olga Bell

"Where is my voice investigates the feeling of not being able to speak – when you can’t find the words or space to express those words. It is a piece about breath, vulnerability and inner voices being translated to the outside world.  Through an electronic vocal landscape and acoustic chamber music, the work searches for self-expression, communication and inner peace." -Gabrielle Herbst

"Artifacts is in a sense about the collision of time scales that often happens when electronic music and acoustic music meet. Electronic music often asks us to slow down and focus on one particular idea or texture, with minute changes that may take a long time to even become audible. Acoustic music, on the other hand, is often eager to impress or overwhelm us with conflagrations of notes and gestures. When I tried to smoosh these things together, a lot of unexpected byproducts popped out. I decided to keep these artifacts." -Isaac Schankler

"Cy is a muted and intricate work inspired by the off-white colors and scribbled, graffiti-like lines in Cy Twombly's paintings. The piece features clarinet preparations and alterations as well as triggered samples of cassette tape tones and tape hiss." -David Bird

Join us at SoHo boutique Flying Solo, featuring a performance by yours truly, shoppable apparel, jewelry, and accessories by Flying Solo designers, and special cocktails by Glenfiddich. 

NCP members Mara Mayer (clarinet), Sugar Vendil (piano), and Joe Tucker (percussion) will perform.

Program:
Karakurenai by Andy Akiho
Everything in Its Right Place by Radiohead, arr. Joe Tucker

Please consider making an optional tax-deductible donation to The Nouveau Classical Project, 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Support our mission to promote contemporary classical music to new audiences and to create opportunities for fellow artists! 

Suggested donation: 20

About The Nouveau Classical Project
The Nouveau Classical Project (NCP) is a New York-based, concept-driven contemporary classical music ensemble that is "bringing a refreshing edge to the widely conservative genre" (VICE). It began by collaborating with fashion designers for its concerts and has expanded to creating multidisciplinary performances. Its mission is to engage new audiences and show that classical music is a living, breathing art form. 

About Flying Solo
Launched in June 2016, Flying Solo is a unique concept store and retail incubator owned and operated by a curated selection of 30 independent designers. The store was created to allow designers to take their brand stories and products directly to the consumers.

Flying Solo wishes to transform fashion culture by offering: a revolutionary retail experience where you meet the creators behind the creations every time you shop, a comprehensive and equal platform for designers, and a commitment to our customers through exceptional quality and personalised service. Most of our products are designed and made in New York City and 90% of our brands are women-owned.

Flying Solo debuted it’s first collective show during NYFW this February and has been recognized by international press including WWD, WGSN, New York Mag, Nylon, Vogue and Marie Claire Brazil.

Flying Solo is located in the heart of Nolita at 224 Mulberry Street. For further information, please visit www.flyingsolo.nyc. 

Williamsburg's new events space, Dobbin St., will transform for one night only into an immersive homage to Dario Argento's 1977 horror film "Suspiria". 

Join us for a projected screening of the film within our site-specific installation inspired by Dario Argento's colorful vision and cinematography. The Nouveau Classical Project will perform prior to the screening.

This unique hybrid event kicks off Dobbin St's forthcoming program of cultural events designed to support and cultivate the arts community of North Brooklyn.

Free admission with RSVP. RSVP here.

Space is limited, and as part of the immersive installation a select number of viewing beds will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Thursday, October 27th
Doors at 6:30pm
Performance at 7:30pm
Film at 8:30pm