March 8, 2008 | 2pm | Chelsea Art Museum | 556 West 22nd Street

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The Soloists

Vicky Chow Piano	Michael Shinn Piano	Daniel Spiegel Piano
David Dubal Moderator	Ryan Francis Composer	Andrew Cyr Artistic Director

On the Program

Metropolis Ensemble and Artistic Director Andrew Cyr present the World Premiere performance of ETUDES for Piano by Ryan Francis (b. 1981). Presented in tandem with etudes from György Sándor Ligeti (1923-2006), William Bolcom (b. 1938), Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849), and Franz Liszt (1811-1886); and surrounded by an inspiring contemporary art exhibition. This special concert is a preview of Francis' Piano Concerto, premiering at the Metropolis Ensemble spring concert, Loop.

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Digital Francis

Composed by Ryan Francis. Featuring Vicky Chow on piano.

Harlequin

Composed by Ryan Francis. Featuring Vicky Chow on piano.

Scene d'Opera

Composed by William Bolcom. Featuring Vicky Chow on piano.

Fanfares

Composed by György Sándor Ligeti. Featuring Vicky Chow on piano.

Doppelgänger

Composed by Ryan Francis. Featuring Michael Shinn on piano.

Maxwell's Demon

Composed by Ryan Francis. Featuring Michael Shinn on piano.

Chasse-Neige

Composed by Franz Liszt. Featuring Michael Shinn on piano.

Harmonies du Soir

Composed by Franz Liszt. Featuring Michael Shinn on piano.

Jacob's Ladder

Composed by Ryan Francis. Featuring Daniel Spiegel on piano.

Loop

Composed by Ryan Francis. Featuring Daniel Spiegel on piano.

Etude No. 12 in C Minor op. 25

Composed by Frédéric Chopin. Featuring Daniel Spiegel on piano.

Devil's Staircase

Composed by György Sándor Ligeti. Featuring Daniel Spiegel on piano.

Wine reception for all attendees at intermission, sponsored by SIMI Winery. This concert is supported by Smithsonian.