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SUMMARY:Anthony Braxton Theater Improvisations
DESCRIPTION:The Brick presents\nAnthony Braxton Theater Improvisations\nby Experiments in Opera\nJune 15-17\, 2023\n$30 \nAn operatic realization of Compositions No. 279-283 for comedian and improvising musicians by a giant of American music\, composer and saxophonist Anthony Braxton. \nRob Reese\, actor/director\nKamala Sankaram\, vocals\nNate Wooley\, trumpet\nJames Fei\, saxophones\nIngrid Laubrock\, saxophones \nThursday June 15 — Rob Reese\, Kamala Sankaram\, Nate Wooley\nFriday June 16— Rob Reese\, Kamala Sankaram\, James Fei\nSaturday June 17— Rob Reese\, Kamala Sankaram\, Ingrid Laubrock \nIn celebration of the 78th birthday (June 4\, 1945) of Anthony Braxton—one of the most important musicians\, educators\, and creative thinkers of our time\, as well as a mentor to EiO—Experiments in Opera presents a rare run of performances of Compositions No. 279-283\, composed in 2000 for improvisational actor and improvising musicians. \nWhile these works have been recorded\, they have never been performed live. Drawing on Braxton’s complex systems of graphic notation\, character development\, and narrative poetics\, these compositions ask performers to engage with newspaper clippings\, traditional improv comedy techniques\, and historical comedy tropes\, all in the name of creating a dynamic and surprising evening of music and theater. \nAnthony Braxton Theater Improvisations will feature director/performer Rob Reese\, as well as a different set of musical improvisers for each night of the run: renowned improvisers Kamala Sankaram (vocals)\, Nate Wooley (trumpet)\, James Fei (saxophones)\, and Ingrid Laubrock (saxophones). Sankaram has sung on every recording of vocal music that Braxton has made thus far: Trillium E\, Syntactical GTM Choir (NYC) 2011\, GTM (Syntax) 2017\, and Trillium J. Together\, these performers are re-interpreting Braxton’s scores through the lens of Experimental Opera traditions and shedding light on the avant garde nature of Anthony’s work. \nFind them: facebook.com/experimentsinopera\, Instagram: @experimentsinopera\, Twitter: @expinopera \nPoster illustration by Lauren Kolesinskas \nExperiments in Opera’s 2022-23 season is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature\, by the public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and by support from the Casement Fund\, The Amphion Foundation and the Aaron Copland Fund for Music. \n*** \n \nThe Brick is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We rely on the generosity of our patrons. Consider giving a tax-deductible donation today to help make The Brick a sustainable hub of experimental performance for many years to come. Donate Here or Join Our Patreon \nA Note on Accessibility: The Brick has trigger warnings posted in the space for each show for you to check if you so choose. If you would rather ask questions in advance of being in the space or would like to enter in advance of house opening due to our seating not being assigned\, please reach out to theresa@bricktheater.com. \nMask Policy: The Brick strongly encourages but does not require masks for audience members. We are in ongoing conversation with our artists and audiences as we continue to adapt our covid policies and it is subject to change at any time. Thank you. 
URL:https://www.bricktheater.com/event/anthony-braxton-theater-improvisations/2023-06-15/
LOCATION:Brick Theater\, 579 Metropolitan Ave\, Brooklyn\, 11211\, United States
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