Curtis at 92NY: We the Artists
Curtis New Music Ensemble: We The Artists
Curtis New Music Ensemble’s We the Artists celebrates groundbreaking American composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Marking America’s 250th year, the program reflects the nation’s diverse musical tapestry. It features Clarice Assad’s Canções da America, inspired by South American rhythms and Indigenous traditions; Carlos Simon’s Giants, honoring five iconic Black Americans; and Valerie Coleman’s Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes, exploring Black Indigenous heritage.
The concert also includes selections from Joan Tower’s Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman. We the Artists highlights creativity, resilience, and the voices shaping America’s evolving soundscape.
Program
| Carlos SIMON | Giants |
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| Joan TOWER | Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 6 |
| GUBAIDULINA | Letter to the Poetess Rimma Dalos |
| Clarice ASSAD | Canções da America |
| Joan TOWER | Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 5 |
| Valerie COLEMAN | Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes |
Artists
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Curtis New Music Ensemble
Curtis New Music Ensemble (formerly Ensemble 20/21) features compelling repertoire from the 20th and 21st centuries. With bold collaborations and striking productions, Curtis New Music Ensemble embraces the cutting edge of contemporary classical music through the highest level of artistry.
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- Date Nov 21, 2025
- Time 7:30 p.m.
- Location Buttenwieser Hall at The Arnhold Center, 92NY, NY
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