About this project
The Nouveau Classical Project is dedicated to promoting classical music to new audiences. We connect classical music with fashion and art and take classical music outside the traditional concert setting to expose the art form's relevance to today’s audiences.
Board of Directors:
President: Sugar Vendil
Vice-President: Marilyn Nonken
Secretary: Marcus Sands
Treasurer: Santosh Sateesh
Officers: Jason Jean
Val Schaffner
form/FIGURE took place on February 19, 2010 and we were excited to share classical music with a sold-out crowd! We are still fundraising for upcoming concerts, so please make a pledge if you feel compelled by this project. Photos: http://tinyurl.com/yegqpq9.
Read about form/FIGURE below....
Gifts for Pledging:
For pledging above the minimum amount, we have some fabulous gifts in addition to public recognition, including concert tickets to future shows (after this one) and limited edition 'Classical Music is Dead*' t-shirts designed exclusively for us by Gigi Burris (while supplies last!). Also--if you are not able to physically be at a concert to see your name on the program, fret not! We will have an online version on the blog for you to print and keep!
Limited Edition Unisex Tee by Gigi Burris:
We are only going to make 40 of these, so this is a great way to both become a supporter AND score one of these scarce gems! Available for purchase now! Pictures: http://tinyurl.com/yar6ffv.
ABOUT FORM/FIGURE:
form/FIGURE featured art, fashion, and music that take a direct cue from established/traditional elements. Fashion: (http://www.gigiburris.com) and Edward Lorenz (http://www.notjustalabel.com/edwardlorenz). Art by Chris Rini (http://www.christopherrini.com). Music: Bartok, Ginastera, Philip Glass, Handel-Halvorsen, Rodrigo, and emerging composer Danielle Schwob (http://www.danielleschwob.com). This concert offered examples of how perspectives on fixed things can still change over time.
10% of ticket sales will be donated to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund.
Musicians: Walter Aparicio, Hilary Castle, Rachel Christensen, Rebecca Dragonetti, Isabel Fairbanks, Amanda Hick, Patti Kilroy, Sugar Vendil, and Kiersten Cunningham and Nolan Roberts of Group Therapy.
Photos: Frank Wang Photography (http://tinyurl.com/yhc524c)
Video: Jesse Patch
Thank You!
Website: http://www.nouveauclassical.org
Press: http://www.nouveauclassical.org/nouveauclassical/press.html
Blog: http://nouveauclassical.wordpress.com
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on March 19, 2010.
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The Nouveau Classical Project (NCP) is a group that re-imagines the classical music concert, creating a place where fashion and music converge. In a time where audiences’ tastes have grown more diverse, we offer a fresh and exciting way to experience art music that will satisfy cultural omnivores.
We provide a platform for emerging composers, fashion designers, musicians, and artists to showcase their talents to the creative and curious listeners of New York City. We achieve this with our concert series and events, where we create opportunities for contemporary composers to have original work presented. At NCP we also do not take the visual element for granted: fashion, informed by a modern perspective, matches the music. Musicians’ garments (our ensemble’s ensemble) are styled by fashion designers, who base their inspiration on the music we program.
Our events take place throughout New York City (until we conquer the universe). Other activities include fashion shows, operas, art exhibitions, and more.
