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Kaleidoscope: A Palaver Strings Massivemuse
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Kaleidoscope: A Palaver Strings Massivemuse

Union Square

Thu, March 17, 2022 7:30 PM, EDT

Pay what you can
Capacity
125 of 125 tickets still available
Vaccine policy
Bring proof of COVID vaccination
Testing policy
COVID testing not required
Indoors
This is an indoor event
Mask policy
Masks are required for the entire groupmuse
Greeter checks
Greeter will confirm safety precautions
If you feel sick, stay home
Drinking policy
Bring your own drinks
Wheelchair access
Wheelchair Accessible
Kids
Kid-friendly event

This is a Groupmuse Massivemuse

Epic performances in unexpected spaces.

Hosts

Palaver S. Superhost
Mosa T. Safety Guardian
Christos V. Co-host

Portland-based chamber orchestra Palaver Strings presents Kaleidoscope, a concert exploring fresh perspectives on the classical tradition. This special Massivemuse will take place at NYC's famous Strand Book Store near Union Square.

At the heart of the program is Max Richter’s Four Seasons, a neo-minimalist “remix” of Vivaldi’s beloved violin concertos, featuring Palaver violinist Ryan Shannon, harpist Charles Overton, and harpsichordist Benjamin Katz. The program also includes Jessie Montgomery’s Strum and a set of original fiddle tunes by two Maine fiddlers, Liz Knowles and Palaver’s own Elizabeth Moore.

Kaleidoscope remixes and reimagines the sounds of the string orchestra, featuring fresh compositional voices and the personal touch of Palaver’s musicians.

At the heart of the program is Max Richter’s Four Seasons, a transcendent remix of Vivaldi’s beloved violin concertos. Using looping motifs, swirling melodies, and inventive harmonies, Richter reimagines this iconic masterpiece through the contemporary lens of neo-minimalism. The solo violin part will be played by the delightful Palaver violinist, Ryan Shannon.

We will follow the Richter with Jessie Montgomery's Strum, a joyful piece infused with luminous string textures, lyrical melodies, and infectious dance rhythms. We’ll finish up with an arrangement of original fiddle tunes by Maine-based fiddler Liz Knowles and Palaver’s own violist, Elizabeth Moore.

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What's the music?

Jessie Montgomery -- Strum

Arrangements by Elizabeth Moore and Elizabeth Knowles --
Treehouse
Jig for John #2
Fore Street

Max Richter -- Recomposed: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons

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