New Music on the Cutting Edge

Celebrating American Composers in 2009-10

Argento's in vain: An "exhilarating experience"


Argento's U.S. premiere of Georg Friedrich Haas's in vain has been hailed in The New York Times as among "2009's most memorable performances." This concert also tops Steve Smith's list of best performances of 2009.

Read the New York Times original review (link) of this February 6 performance.
The Washington Post (link) also reviewed our encore performance on February 9.

Argento's 2009-10 Season


Argento thanks all who participated in the inaugural Moving Sounds Festival in early September. The Argento 2009-10 season kicks off on November 17 with a concert of Ralph Shapey's music at Miller Theatre at Columbia University. Performances in spring 2010 include music of Ralph Shapey and Sebastian Currier. Argento will perform young composers' works at the American Composers Forum and at residencies at Vassar College and New York University. The season will also feature emerging American composers Michel Galante, Daniel Iglesia, Victor Adán and Edmund Campion.

In the spotlight: Miranda Cuckson performs Ralph Shapey


The New York Times reviews Argento violinist Miranda Cuckson in her concert at Miller Theatre on Tuesday, November 17, leading the Argento Chamber Ensemble, New York Woodwind Quintet, and the Talujon Percussion Quartet in a showcase of the unique American voice of Ralph Shapey