Playground with 1B1, Benjamin Schmid, and Stian Carstensen
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Wednesday, May 4th 10pm
A night of elated interplay between Benjamin Schmid and Stian Carstensen – both among the world’s top musicians on their instruments, the violin and the accordion. In collaboration with the energetic string ensemble, and NS group-in-residency, 1B1.
Benjamin Schmid
When the writer JeanMichel Molkhou compiled his “Great Violinists of the 20th Century”, the inclusion of Austrian Benjamin Schmid was self evident. Perhaps one of the most versatile violinists today, Benjamin Schmid is known for his broad range of repertoire, plus his brilliant skills in jazz improvisation. Schmid grew up, and still lives in, Salzburg. He is featured as a soloist on over 50 albums and has received numerous awards such as the German Record Prize (several times for Classic and Jazz), the Echo Klassik Prize, the Gramophone Editor’s Choice and the Strad Selection.
Stian Carstensen
Norwegian multi instrumentalist known for his work as frontman in the genre defying group Farmers Market. Carstensen plays everything from accordion and bagpipes to banjo, guitar and bulgarian flute. Carstensen is passionate about mixing genres, and is versatile in traditions as diverse as balkan folk music, rock and baroque. He’s also an amusing entertainer, sometimes making his audience laugh as well as listening.
Other 1B1 Events
1B1 Presents: Simax Evening featuring Martin Kuuskman
1B1 Presents: Percussion Evening with Glenn Kotche
1B1 Featuring Gity Razaz, Damien Bassman, And Benjamin Schmid
David Lang’s YOUTH with 1B1 and Special Guests
1B1 in concert with Simone Dinnerstein
1B1 & El Puente Arts present: Very Young Composers Showcase
The Great Beauty: Live Score with 1B1 and Choir of Trinity Wall Street
1b1 Presents: Holberg Variations & Album Release
1B1 – a National Sawdust group-in-residence – perform works from their recording of Edvard Grieg’s “Holberg Variations,” which recently won a Norwegian Grammy. The program includes an improvised version of Grieg’s Holberg Variations - Part 2, “Recomprimprovariations,” and "Romanian Folk Dances" by Béla Bartók. Performed by 1B1 and pianist Erlend Skomsvoll.
Playground with 1B1, Benjamin Schmid, and Stian Carstensen
NYU Contemporary Ensemble & 1B1 Present: Music By Arvo Pärt And Kaija Saariaho
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