INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE: WORLD PREMIERES & RECENT WORKS

We’re thrilled to return to Chelsea Factory to present an evening featuring world premieres by Call For ____ composers, Bonita Oliver and Sylvain Souklaye and works composed and performed by Ensemble members.

Bonita Oliver’s “For Namesake” is a sonic reflection on surnames- how last names map out stories of migration and power dynamics, how those names have impacted the people who hold them and their imprints on the earth. This work is an invitation to look into one’s own surname journey with curiosity and intention.

Sylvain Souklaye’s “What is left inside?” focuses on the origin of language and the discovery of phrases—creating a sociological experience for the audience.

Other featured works include a new percussion duo created by Nathan Davis and Clara Warnaar, a bassoon duo by Fay Victor performed by Varun Rangaswamy and Rebekah Heller. Alice Teyssier and Fay Victor will also perform a duo version of Cathy Berberian’s Stripsody.