ETHELS FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INC
TOP-RATED 2010
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Target demographics: ETHEL reaches audiences inside and outside traditional concert demographics. Number and composition vary according to the variety of venues in which the group performs and are generally younger and more diverse than is typical for contemporary concert music.
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Geographic areas served: Based in New York City; quartet tours U.S. and abroad
Mission:
The mission of ETHEL’s Foundation for the Arts, founded by the string quartet ETHEL, is to inspire and create music for the 21st century by presenting adventurous performances; commissioning established and emerging composers; educating young musicians through innovative methodologies; and expanding audiences through outreach and new technologies.
Results:
2010/11 Projects include the following:
Commissions: Julia Wolfe will compose a new work for ETHEL and Celtic singer Julie Fowlis; ETHEL’s HomeBaked, NYC emerging composers Andy Akiho, Anna Clyne, Judd Greenstein, and Matt Marks will create new works for string quartet and electronics to be debuted in NY. Collaborations: ETHEL’s TruckStop generates new work through collaborations with under-recognized musician-composers across the US and internationally. ETHEL will revive a work by Jon Magnussen and appear with him at a free concert in Queens. “ETHEL Fair: The Songwriters,” featuring ETHEL and notable singer/songwriters will open the 40th anniversary season of Lincoln Center Out of Doors. Education: ETHEL will expand its affordable residencies for elementary, secondary and post-secondary students. Outreach: ETHEL performs free and affordable concerts including the Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series in NYC boroughs and several festivals. Recording: ETHEL will record ETHEL’s New York, a CD showcasing NYC based composers.
Commissions: Julia Wolfe will compose a new work for ETHEL and Celtic singer Julie Fowlis; ETHEL’s HomeBaked, NYC emerging composers Andy Akiho, Anna Clyne, Judd Greenstein, and Matt Marks will create new works for string quartet and electronics to be debuted in NY. Collaborations: ETHEL’s TruckStop generates new work through collaborations with under-recognized musician-composers across the US and internationally. ETHEL will revive a work by Jon Magnussen and appear with him at a free concert in Queens. “ETHEL Fair: The Songwriters,” featuring ETHEL and notable singer/songwriters will open the 40th anniversary season of Lincoln Center Out of Doors. Education: ETHEL will expand its affordable residencies for elementary, secondary and post-secondary students. Outreach: ETHEL performs free and affordable concerts including the Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series in NYC boroughs and several festivals. Recording: ETHEL will record ETHEL’s New York, a CD showcasing NYC based composers.
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jb3
03/15/10
If anyone ever assumed chamber music was for fuddy-duddies, they would completely get over it if they witnessed Ethel at work. Ethel makes chamber music feel as physical and intense as the shreddingest rock music -- without sacrificing any artistry or delicacy. They're the future, and future sounds ...
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clare1
03/03/10
I was fortunate enough to look after Ethel when they performed in the Melbourne International Festival for the Arts (Australia) a few years ago. I also saw them perform in the 10 Days on an Island Festival, Tasmania (also in Australia) in 2009.
They are the most talented musicians, creating a really...
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bdf
02/28/10
The players in Ethel have unique and generous personalities and a vivacity and authenticity in the way they share music. This communicates to people of all ages who are interested in music that is living, both in that it is newly composed and that it is in touch with a broad range of styles. I ...
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