| New York, NY — On Friday, September 11th at 7pm, the Salomon Arts Gallery will host ‘9/11 Requiem: A New York Memorial,’ a deeply moving musical tribute presented by the acclaimed CompCord Ensemble. Featuring premiere works from groundbreaking contemporary composers—including John Clark, Dan Cooper, Charles Coleman, Audrey Morse, Gene Pritsker, Dave Soldier, Kathleen Supové, and David Taylor— with poetry by Robert C. Ford and Imelda O’Reilly, this unique performance honors the memory of a historic tragedy through the lens of modern sonic exploration. The evening promises an evocative, boundary-pushing concert experience, brought to life by a dynamic lineup of master instrumentalists and vocalists performing live in the heart of Tribeca.
This memorial concert perfectly embodies the overarching mission of Composers Concordance to champion and premiere innovative acoustic and electronic music. For decades, the organization has dedicated itself to pushing the boundaries of contemporary composition by integrating diverse styles, electronics, and rule-breaking instrumentation. By gathering this collective of visionary New York artists to reflect on a defining historical moment, the event highlights the organization’s ongoing commitment to fostering vibrant community dialogue and keeping new classical music deeply relevant, accessible, and connected to the living pulse of the city.
The concert will also be live-streamed on Composers Concordance’s Facebook page
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Event Details
9/11 Requiem: A New York Memorial
Composers: John Clark, Dan Cooper,
Charles Coleman, Audrey Morse,
Gene Pritsker, Dave Soldier,
Kathleen Supové, David Taylor
Poets: Robert C. Ford, Imelda O’Reilly,
CompCord Ensemble
Charles Coleman – voice / conductor
Audrey Morse – violin
John Clark – horn
David Taylor – bass trombone
Kathleen Supové – keyboard/melodica
Gene Pritsker – guitar / conductor
Date: Friday, Sept. 11th, 2026
Time: 7pm
Venue: Salomon Gallery
83 Leonard Street, NYC
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Staying in rotation for 43 years in NYC is a rare feat. In the case of a new music presenting organization, it requires not only diligence and cognizance of achievements of the past but also an ethic of keeping one’s ear to the ground for emerging stylistic and technological developments, as well as talented new composers on the scene. Composers Concordance, founded in 1984 by Joseph Pehrson and Patrick Hardish, advised by Otto Luening, strives to present contemporary music in innovative ways, with an emphasis on thematic programming. Directors Gene Pritsker and Dan Cooper co-curate the programs and lead the CompCord Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, String Orchestra, and Big Band. Associate Directors are Milica Paranosic, Peter Jarvis, Debra Kaye, Seth Boustead, and Audrey Morse. Composers Concordance has also created a Naxos-distributed record label: Composers Concordance Records. Composers Concordance’s overriding vision is to promote contemporary music, composers, and new works as a rightful and respected part of society. Good music performed and recorded well, pushing the boundaries of sound and composition.
“Composers Concordance..a veritable New York new music institution of concerts, album production and multiple ensembles under a sweeping, tenacious brand, thriving on the emulsion of contemporary classical, free improv, jazz and rock, overt humor and fearless political statements, all very much in evidence..The ensemble..was masterful throughout.”- John Pietaro, The New York City Jazz Record
“An unwavering force in giving composers exposure through concert bookings and its own record label, the intrepid new-music organization Composers Concordance” – The Brooklyn Rail
“The Composers Concordance folks are unpredictable and at times refreshingly irreverent in a reverent sort of way….ingenious fun” – Classical-Modern Music Review
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