[Voxnovus] COMPOSER'S VOICE'S NEW BEGINNINGS AT THE FIREHOUSE SPACE

[Robert Voisey (Vox Novus)]

Composer's Voice Begins in Brooklyn!

Composer's Voice is presenting a unique showcase of contemporary composers
at The Firehouse Space on Thursday February 18th at 7:30 PM. This is the
beginning of a series of concerts that will happen on the third Thursday of
the month at Brooklyn's Firehouse Space.

The performance will feature the works of contemporary composers: Greg
Bartholomew, Fabian Beltran, Douglas Townsend, and Robert Voisey.   Also
presented on this concert is Composer's Voice staple Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame
with Beth Griffith including 15 one-minute works by Dennis Bathory-Kitsz,
Christopher Danforth, David Drexler, Abraham Fabella, Daniel Goode, Paolo
Longo, Pamela Madsen, Pamela J. Marshall, Luis Menacho, Koka Nikoladze,
Brandon J Rolle, Justin Rubin, Naftali Schindler, William Vollinger, and
Andrew Walters. 

"An extraordinary American soprano, Beth Griffith sang with a focus and
presence" --Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times

Also performing on this Composer's Voice is: Walker Beard - trumpet, Allen
Fogelsanger - piano, Nicholas Handahl - flute, Tony Park - clarinet, Evan
Robinson - trombone, Yumi Suehiro - piano, Josh Vigran - piano,  and Hanako
Yamagata Greenberg - piano

Pianist Yumi Suehiro began studying both piano and marimba at an early age.
In her native Japan, Ms. Suehiro won numerous competitions, including the
top prize at the Kobe International Competition as the youngest winner.

Including h2f2,  the performing partnership of Nicholas Handahl on flutes
and Allen Fogelsanger on piano.  Nicholas Handahl is a Brooklyn-based
conductor and flute player with flute degrees from UW-Eau Claire and
NYU-Steinhardt.  Allen Fogelsanger is an educator, composer and accompanist
specializing in music for dance who teaches and accompanies at
SUNY-Purchase, Marymount Manhattan College and NYU-Tisch.

The Composer's Voice Concert Series is an opportunity for contemporary
composers to express their aesthetic and personal voice. Founded in 2001,
Composer's Voice has presented hundreds of concerts in New York City. The
series has premiered thousands of works from living composers from around
the world. Works are chosen from a wide range of contemporary composers of
different styles, aesthetics, and genre. The works are performed by
dedicated musicians devoted to new music. 

The Composer's Voice Concert Series, listed as "One of the premier showcases
for promising composers" by Time Out New York.

The Firehouse Space is a unique event and performance space located in
Williamsburg close to the Graham Ave L Stop. The Firehouse strives to
present music, art and theatrical performances of both emerging and
established artists. 

For more information visit: 
www.composersvoice.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/1545861675724112/
http://thefirehousespace.org/event/robert-voisey-and-vox-novus/


Composer's Voice 
February 18, 2016 7:30 PM
The Firehouse
246 Frost St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

$10 admission
www.thefirehousespace.org

For more information, contact Robert Voisey at support at voxnovus.com