- New York Polyphony
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New York Polyphony is a male classical vocal quartet based in New York City.
Although the ensemble draws heavily from the music of the Medieval and Renaissance periods, New York Polyphony has demonstrated a commitment to contemporary music and, in the case of commissions by Andrew Smith, Gregory Brown, Jackson Hill and others, works by living composers. In addition, the ensemble frequently collaborates with musicians working in different mediums such as experimental performer/ composer Bora Yoon and violinist Lizzie Ball.
Founded in 2006, New York Polyphony has released two CDs on the British label Avie Records, I sing the birth (2007) and Tudor City (2010). Both discs received substantial critical acclaim, but only the latter reached the top ten of the Billboard classical chart, peaking at #6 in June 2010. Surrexit Christus, a digital EP featuring the music of Andrew Smith remixed by Bora Yoon and composer/ producer Btoven, is due for release Summer 2010.
New York Polyphony has been featured on National Public Radio's All Things Considered, Minnesota Public Radio's New Classical Tracks, WNYC - New York Public Radio's Choral Fixation and Public Radio International's Footprints to Paradise: A Medieval Christmas.
The original lineup included countertenor Geoffrey Williams, tenor Geoffrey Silver, baritone Scott Dispensa and bass Craig Phillips. In 2010, Dispensa was replaced by baritone Christopher Dylan Herbert.
The ensemble has toured extensively throughout the United States.
Discography
- I Sing the Birth (2007)
- Tudor City (2010)
- Surrexit Christus - EP (2010)
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Categories:- Vocal quartets
- Early music choirs
- Early music groups
- A cappella musical groups
- Musical groups established in 2006
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