Discover More: National Sawdust Residencies
1B1 Norwegian Youth String Orchestra
Through May 14th
The young, energetic string orchestra 1B1 is finally back at National Sawdust, after a string of jaw-dropping performances last November. The Norwegian based ensemble brings their fresh take on classical music to Brooklyn with inspired performances and hosts ten days of concerts with music as diverse as Vivaldi, Glenn Kotche, and Gershwin.
Discover More: New Music
In Situ: Aerial East Record Release
Tuesday, May 10th 10pm
May 10th will be the celebration of the long anticipated release of Rooms and the first and only concert dedicated to performing the record as close to the original as possible with a full band including strings and clarinet.
Discover More: Radio
Jad Abumrad’s NS+ Concert Featuring Glenn Kotche, Caroline Shaw, and Nick Hakim
Saturday, May 14th 8pm
Sometime composer and ‘RadioLab’ creator Jad Abumrad cooks up an intriguing program featuring a trio of his favorite composer-musicians: Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche, singer and instrumentalist Caroline Shaw, and singer-songwriter Nick Hakim. They will perform rare solo sets that span genres, and chat with Jad about their creative process. If you are a RadioLab fan listening to the MacArthur “Genius” through the airwaves (or 8 million podcasts downloaded each month), you won’t want to miss this rare night of live conversation and music, including a performance by 1B1 Orchestra.
Discover More: Storytelling
The Tell Vol. 8
May 15, 2016 • 8pm
doors 7:30pm
Michael Leviton invites various characters and raconteurs to tell stories.
Featuring: Bryndon Cook, Jack Dishel, Lauren Katzman, and Haley Mlotek
