chatterbird
chatterbird is a Nashville-based alternative classical music collective, dedicated to exploring uniquely orchestrated chamber music. Celebrating genre-bending works featuring alternative instrumentation, chatterbird strives to create meaningful concert experiences that connect with every listener.
Mahakala, a Commission by Leila Adu
A multidisciplinary chamber opera, featuring two female soloists, responsive video art, and a 12-member ensemble.
Chatterbird, a Nashville-based chamber music ensemble focused on exploring alternative instrumentation and stylistic diversity, will collaborate with New Zealand-American composer Leila Adu to commission and perform a 20-minute chamber opera for two female soloists and a 12-member ensemble. The world premiere will take place in Nashville, Tennessee in November 2020. In addition to the ensemble and vocal soloists, the performance will feature guided improvisation from a local youth choir of eight to fifteen middle and high school students.
Media Highlights
International Contemporary Ensemble performs new works by Kate Gentile, Fay Victor, and Peter Evans
Roulette Intermedium
Nights Transfigured – A Family Program with Aaron Larget-Caplan
Kirkland Art Center, 9 1/2 East Park Row Clinton, NY 13323
