Today Kira and I went to a competition.  It was a competition for classical musicians. We were there to see Sybarite5, our artists in residence. Now, I hate competitions, but I love music. Before Syb5 appeared, we sat through another performance, an impressive violist displaying off-the-chart emotion and technique. I thought, “She’s amazing.” I leaned over to Kira and whispered, “Why do they have to compete? Why can’t everyone win?” I sat enthralled, firm in my belief that music can save the world. Then Syb5 rocked the house. I mean, the audience went wild! If you think you don’t like classical musical music, this group will change your mind.  Their arrangements of work by bands like Radio Head and Led Zeppelin have the effect of mind-expanding drugs. Seriously. If music can save the world, this group is in the front line. We are thrilled to be presenting Sybarite5 this Saturday night. There is no other place I know of in this city where you can intimately experience top-notch performers for next to nothing. Please come! If your not blown away, we’ll refund your price of admission.

PS. They won!


Sybarite5 returns to the cell for a new concert series as the 2011-12 Ensemble in Residence.

From Radiohead to Mozart, this group of talented, diverse musicians has changed the perception of chamber music performance. From the moment that their bows hit the strings, the audience is taken on an exciting ride that engages the senses and redefines the rules.

Comprised of Sami Merdinian and Sarah Whitney, violins; Angela Pickett, viola; Laura Metcalf, cello; and Louis Levitt, bass, Sybarite5 has taken audiences around the US by storm.

Program announced from the stage.

Tickets

$20 General Admission

$47 VIP


“If you’re looking for a worthy successor to the Kronos Quartet as a small string ensemble pushing the envelope of concert music, count this exciting gang of five as one excellent candidate.” -Jon Sobel, Blog Critics Magazine

Comprised of Sami Merdinian and Sarah Whitney, violins; Angela Pickett, viola; Laura Metcalf, cello; and Louis Levitt, bass, Sybarite5′s new CD just made the top ten on the Billboard charts and has taken audiences around the US by storm.

From Radiohead to Mozart, this group of talented, diverse musicians has changed the perception of chamber music performance. From the moment that their bows hit the strings, the audience is taken on an exciting ride that engages the senses and redefines the rules.

Tickets

$20 General Admission

$47 VIP

SYBARITE5 (Sami Merdinian and Sarah Whitney, violins; Angela Pickett, viola; Laura Metcalf, cello; and Louis Levitt, bass)

THE SHUFFLE EFFECT

Tickets

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$20  General Admission

$10  Students / Seniors (password: salons)

3 NIGHTS ONLY  ALL SHOWS AT 8:00PM

juxtapose/contrast/shuffle:

Press the shuffle button on a live iPod: Sybarite5. Mozart, Radiohead, Stravinsky, Dvorak, Led Zeppelin, Visconti & many more.

Comprised of Sami Merdinian and Sarah Whitney, violins; Angela Pickett, viola; Laura Metcalf, cello; and Louis Levitt, bass, Sybarite5 has taken audiences around the US by storm. From Radiohead to Mozart, this group of talented, diverse musicians has changed the perception of chamber music performance. From the moment that their bows hit the strings, the audience is taken on a wild ride that engages the senses and redefines the rules.

Tickets

$48 VIP with Champagne Reception
$20 – General Admission
$10 – Students

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explore/innovate/advance:

Exploring new works commissioned for us with pieces that have changed the landscape of classical music. Including a NY premier performance.

Radiohead Remixed Project (Selected Works)

Piotr Szewczyk - The Rebel

Dan Visconti- Black Bend
Matt Van Brink- Turceasca (NY premiere)

Samual Barber- Adagio

Thomas Osborne- Furioso: Vendetta for String Quintet
Dave Brubeck- Blue Rondo a la Turk

Led Zeppelin Catalog

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Tickets

$10 – Students

$20 – General Admission

$48 – VIP Reserved Seating + Champagne Artists Reception

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Featuring

January 3 – Heart Sutra

January 6 – Avian Music

January 8, 9 – The Truth about Love and the Usual Lies

January 16 – Flutronix – Live!

January 19 – Femmes Fatales

January 22, 23, 24 – Sybarite5 @ the cell

January 28 – Schubert’s Winterreise

Piotr Szewczyk The Rebel
Igor Stravinsky- Pulcinella Suite, arr. Levitt/Barnes
Dan Visconti- Black Bend
Astor Piazolla- Tango Suite
Radiohead Remixed Project- Arr Paul Sanho Kim

Visit SYBARITE5 on the web!

Tickets

$20 – General Admission

$15 – Students

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Performing selections from our upcoming 2010 residency including:

RADIOHEAD
PIAZZOLLA
DVORAK

Tickets

(include champagne!)

$13

OR

$20

at the door.

VIP tickets $100

includes post concert reception with the artists

Seating is limited
call 513-543-1981 or rsvp@sybarite5.org