Andrew Cyr Artistic Director / Conductor

Paul Clifford Percussion / Freedom Boot

Cory Seznec Acoustic Guitar / Banjo / Harmonica

Michael Ward-Bergeman Accordion

Tibi Cziger Clarinet

Save the Date for GROANBOX

Metropolis Ensemble and Artistic Director/ Conductor Andrew Cyr presents an evening of artistic collaboration with the UK-based roots trio The Groanbox Boys. The concert will feature the world premiere of GROANBOX , a new work by London-based composer David Bruce for accordionist Michael Ward-Bergeman, The Groanbox Boys, and the Metropolis Ensemble.

Also on the program: Kicking Up Dust, a world premiere by Michael Ward-Bergeman featuring Paul Clifford on freedom boot and chamber orchestra; Gnarly Buttons, a folk-infused work by John Adams for clarinetist Tibi Cziger and small orchestra; and the official worldwide CD release of Gran Bwa, the latest album from The Groanbox Boys.

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GROANBOX and Kicking Up Dust are co-comissions from the Metropolis Ensemble with major support from the Argosy Foundation. This concert is made possible by major support from the Argosy Foundation's Contemporary Music Fund. Smithsonian Magazine is a proud supporter of Metropolis Ensemble.