Trio Candesco*

flute, viola, harp

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Sarah Shin*

flute

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Erinys Quartet

Mozart, Beecher & Schubert

Haydn, Schulhoff & Beethoven

string quartet

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Duo Doerken

Apollo, the God standing for music, poetry, order and logic and Dionysus, the God standing for chaos, wine and excess are polar opposites. They both guard the oracle of Delphi and in Greek mythology we are taught that, in order to make a balanced decision, it is important to always ask both these Gods for advice. In this program for one piano, four hands, we want to explore the world of these two intriguing figures and in the end, come to the realization that we all carry parts of both Apollo and Dionysus inside of us.

Apollo & Dionysus

BLACK &amp; WHITE explores the theme of contrast through different musical works. Debussy’s "En blanc et Noir" alternates between delicate lightness and heavier, darker textures. Glass’s minimalist patterns create a sense of movement through repetition and subtle variation, while Lutosławski’s variations contrast the familiar Paganini theme with radical, often jarring changes. Finally, Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances balance expansive lyrical passages with more dramatic, rhythmic energy and bring all the orchestral colors out with two pianos

BLACK & WHITE

piano duo

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The City of Tomorrow_2026-27_Biographies.pdf

All members of The City of Tomorrow are experienced and enthusiastic instrumental master class teachers. They often discuss auxiliary instruments like the piccolo, bass clarinet and Eb clarinet, English horn, and contrabassoon, and &nbsp;love to talk about extended techniques and how to practice them. They are just as comfortable with traditional repertoire (Bach, Brahms, etc.) as with contemporary music.

Individual Instrument Master Classes

The City of Tomorrow love working with young chamber music groups as they navigate how to rehearse and perform together. This isn’t limited to wind quintets, either — they have coached string quartets, percussion ensembles, and saxophone quartets, too. Good rehearsal skills and good communication are universal! The City of Tomorrow has given chamber music master classes at Boston Conservatory, Indiana University, the MacPhail Center for Music in Minneapolis, and many others. &nbsp;

Chamber Music Master Classes

One of the quintet's passions is working with developing composers. They read works-in-progress and offer feedback with respect to notation and feasibility, as well as alternative ways of using our instruments creatively. They have been an ensemble-in-residence for many years with the Vermont College of Fine Art’s low-residency MFA program in composition, and have given composition and orchestration workshops at Tufts, the Longy School of Music, for the Cascadia Composers in Portland, Oregon, and others.

Composer Workshops

Members of the City of Tomorrow give a talk about engineering concert programs with symbolism and narrative. They have found this type of programming is more artistically satisfying, both for them as performers and for their audiences. This kind of programming workshop can apply to anything from community concerts to degree recitals to concert series, from students to professionals.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Creating Narrative Programming

The ensemble's career talk and Q&amp;A emphasizes ways to develop a performing and teaching career that nurtures the artist while staying as protected as possible from the negative aspects of our field. They discuss financial planning, staying artistically diversified, being a good colleague and supporting each other through the early stages of a music career. &nbsp;

Entrepreneurial Skills Without Selling Out

All five members have held a wide range of positions in higher education, and in this talk they share how to best prepare application materials, how to interview well, planning a campus visit recital, choosing references, and how to build your CV over time. They also talk about what these jobs are like, their pros and cons, what the future holds, and how best to keep these positions for the long term. &nbsp;

Successful Job Hunting in Higher Education

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The City of Tomorrow

At the heart of this program lies the tension, resilience, and connection that emerge when people come together to live, work, and coexist. Featuring bold and dynamic works by Ken Topham, Aaron Helgeson, Julia Wolfe, Mara Gibson, György Kurtág, Brad Balliett, the music navigates moments of struggle and surrender, grief and celebration. Audience members are invited to “step up to the mic” town hall-style, lending their voices to poetry selections that weave into the performance. This is more than a concert: it’s a communal experience where music and words collide, resonate, and spark dialogue.

The City of Tomorrow: A Town Hall

The City of Tomorrow presents “Arcana” - a concert, a ritualized communal tarot reading, and a whimsical exploration of the history and symbolism of the tarot. The audience is invited to shuffle the deck, shaping the arc of the performance alongside the performers. Featuring cartomancy by horn player Leander Star and works for quintet by Dai Fujikura, György Kurtág, Andrew List, inti figgis-vizueta, and Luciano Berio, this compelling juxtaposition of archetypal iconography and music is different every night, depending on the cards pulled from the deck. Wondering what to expect? Come let the cards reveal it to you!&nbsp;

Arcana: A Tarot Experience

The City of Tomorrow presents “Music for Breathing” - a concert, a collective exhale, and an invitation to listen inward. Blurring the line between performance and participation, the audience is invited to join the ensemble in guided breathing exercises, exploring the quiet power of shared breath and its ability to center attention and foster connection. Featuring works by Nat Evans, Leander Star, Pauline Oliveros, John Harbison, Dai Fujikura, and David Lang, this program reflects on breath as both a musical and human necessity.

Music For Breathing

wind quintet

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&nbsp;From its beginnings in Helsinki, the Erinys Quartet has been shaped by a convergence of musical traditions, forging a voice defined by clarity, finesse, and expressive generosity. Named for the Furies of Greek mythology, Erinys is quickly establishing itself as one of the leading string quartets of its generation, bringing a modern, international perspective to a deeply rooted tradition. We are excited to launch the new season with the addition of the Erinys Quartet and &nbsp;look forward to bringing their exceptional artistry to your season!&nbsp;<h3 style="text-align:justify;">Erinys Quartet</h3><hr>Their performances have earned international recognition, including First Prize at the 2025 Trondheim International Chamber Music Competition in Norway, along with top prizes at the Bad Tölz International String Quartet Competition and the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition. The quartet’s growing presence on major stages includes debuts at the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society and Lucerne Festival, with recent and upcoming appearances at the Spoleto Festival in Italy, String Quartet Biennale Amsterdam at Muziekgebouw, Rauma Festivo and Lauttasaari Festival in Finland, Fotografiska Tallinn in Estonia, Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, and Princeton Symphony Orchestra.<figure class="image"><img src="https://d2k153re4i383a.cloudfront.net/RS_15364_Kvartetti_1_4473f13ac7.jpg"></figure>Equally central to Erinys’ artistic endeavor is a commitment to contemporary repertoire, creative collaboration, and programming that invites audiences to experience the string quartet from new perspectives. Recent projects include commissioning and premiering Corentin Apparailly’s FLAMMA, alongside world premieres by Andrea Clearfield, Lembit Beecher, and Alfonso Fuentes. Reflecting their collaborative spirit, the quartet has shared the stage with the Dover, Formosa, and Pacifica Quartets, as well as violists Alexander Gordon and Roberto Díaz, cellist Peter Wiley, and clarinetists Oskar Espina Ruiz and Harri Mäki. This interplay remains central to how Erinys approaches their artistry: with exacting craftsmanship and a natural sense of connection with their audience.&nbsp;Founded in 2018 at the Sibelius Academy, Erinys has been mentored by leading quartets from European and American traditions. Since 2025, the quartet has served as the graduate string quartet-in-residence at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music under the Pacifica Quartet. They have also studied with the Dover Quartet at the Curtis Institute of Music and with Professor Günter Pichler of the Alban Berg Quartet at the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía in Madrid. Since 2021, Erinys has been supported by Le Dimore del Quartetto and is a member of MERITA, the European platform for emerging chamber ensembles.<figure class="image"><img src="https://d2k153re4i383a.cloudfront.net/RS_15699_Erinys_Quartet_Curtis_3_6a8351b92c.jpg"></figure>&nbsp;For more information on the Erinys Quartet and their availability, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:eric@arielartists.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Eric Giles</a>.

Erinys Quartet Joins Ariel Artist Roster

&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arielartists.com/artists/the-city-of-tomorrow" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The&nbsp;City of Tomorrow</a>&nbsp;is a new breed of the wind quintet — boldly innovative, theatrically adventurous, and committed to reimagining the possibilities of chamber music in the 21st century. Known for their “ferocious ensemble precision” and “exhilarating performances,” the ensemble brings together five outstanding musicians united by a passion for contemporary music and a belief that art can — and should — engage with the most pressing issues of our time.&nbsp; We are thrilled&nbsp;to kick off the new season with the addition of <a href="https://www.arielartists.com/artists/the-city-of-tomorrow" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The City of Tomorrow</a> and we look forward to championing their forward-thinking artistry and bringing their innovative projects and program offerings to your season!&nbsp;<h3 style="text-align:justify;">The City of Tomorrow</h3><hr>Winners of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and recognized across North America for their visionary programming, <a href="https://www.arielartists.com/artists/the-city-of-tomorrow" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The City of Tomorrow</a> specializes in works that push the boundaries of the wind quintet instrumentation. From immersive electroacoustic experiences to works confronting climate change and social justice, their repertoire is as intellectually engaging as it is sonically captivating.<figure class="image"><a href="https://www.arielartists.com/artists/the-city-of-tomorrow" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://d2k153re4i383a.cloudfront.net/1_TCOT_Credit_Titilayo_Ayangade_fa36b56fd8.jpg"></a></figure>Their U.S. tours have included concerts at Trinity Wall Street, Spectrum, and IN\TER/SECT, (co-presented by Bryant Park and Chamber Music America) as well as the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Series in Chicago, the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival in Michigan, and Red Note New Music Festival in Illinois. The quintet’s work has been supported by residencies at the Banff Center for the Arts &amp; Creativity and the Avaloch Farm Music Institute. As an ensemble, they have given residencies at Berklee College of Music, Indiana University, Tufts, and Yale, among others.Equally at home in concert halls, experimental venues, and site-specific environments, The City of Tomorrow invites audiences to join them on a journey into the future of classical music—where tradition meets innovation, and where bold ideas find their voice through wind and breath.<figure class="image"><a href="https://www.arielartists.com/artists/the-city-of-tomorrow" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://d2k153re4i383a.cloudfront.net/5_TCOT_Credit_Titilayo_Ayangade_fa75378be2.jpg"></a></figure>&nbsp;<h3 style="margin-left:0px;"><a href="https://mailchi.mp/arielartists.com/the-city-of-tomorrow-joins-the-ariel-artists-roster-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to preview the official mailing for more information on The City of Tomorrow!</a></h3>&nbsp;For more information on The City of Tomorrow and their availability, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:eric@arielartists.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Eric Giles</a>.

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The City of Tomorrow Joins Ariel Artists Roster

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Pre-Concert Talks Informative, accessible discussions offering insights into programmed, performed, or newly commissioned works, including background, inspiration, and compositional techniques.Jazz Piano Pop-Ups &amp; Special Events Intimate solo jazz performances tailored to donor events, preview nights, or community celebrations—perfect for enhancing fundraising and engagement efforts.Open Rehearsals with Composer Feedback Opportunities for audiences to attend rehearsals and witness the creative process. Includes real-time feedback on performances of the artist’s work and interactive Q&amp;A with musicians and audience members.Panel Discussions Thoughtful and engaging conversations moderated or joined by Pascal, exploring topics such as the role of technology in music, genre-crossing practices, innovation in composition, or the future of jazz and classical music. Ideal for festivals, academic institutions, or community forums.

Community Engagement

Offerings focus on music composition, improvisation (jazz and classical), rhythm, music technology, and professional development for emerging artists.Lectures &amp; Workshops:<ul><li>Composing with Identity and Narrative</li><li>Advanced Rhythmic Concepts in Jazz and Contemporary Music</li><li>Odd Time Signatures and Metric Modulations</li><li>Music Production for the Contemporary Composer/Performer</li><li>Intersections of Jazz and Classical Composition</li></ul>Master Classes One-on-one or group coaching for composers, jazz pianists, improvisers, and music technologists. Can be tailored to existing curriculum or repertoire.Career Development Sessions Candid conversations about sustaining a creative career, including grant writing, self-producing recordings, web content creation, and building an interdisciplinary artistic identity.1:1 Mentoring and Coaching Personalized feedback sessions for students pursuing classical composition, jazz, or hybrid practices.Collaborative Performances Pascal is available for collaborative performances with student ensembles, faculty, or fellow guest artists—particularly in newly composed or improvisatory settings.

College & University Level

Elementary Level: Fast-paced interactive concerts that introduce musical instruments and jazz improvisation through audience participation. Activities include identifying musical themes, clapping rhythms, or even joining performers on stage.Middle &amp; High School: Engaging sessions for music and arts students that emphasize creativity, listening, and collaboration. Flexible to support general assemblies, classroom visits, or ensemble rehearsals.

K–12 School Programs

Pascal Le Boeuf leads a joyful and interactive introduction to music through storytelling, books, and improvisation. Children explore rhythm, melody, and creativity through call-and-response, movement, and sing-alongs. Stories may include:<ul><li>Charlie Parker Played Be-Bop</li><li>When Louis Armstrong Taught Me Scat</li><li>Mama Don’t Allow</li></ul>

Pre-K (Ages 3+) – Musical Story Hour

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Pascal Le Boeuf

composer, jazz pianist, producer

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Strands Septet

Akropolis Reed Quintet | Pascal Le Boeuf | Christian Euman

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&nbsp;Fresh off his Grammy win for Are We Dreaming The Same Dream?, Pascal brings with him an extraordinary catalogue&nbsp;of works, stellar collaborations, and ambitious projects.&nbsp; Pascal's addition to the Ariel roster also marks the official formation of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arielartists.com/artists/strands-septet">Strands Septet</a> with Akropolis Reed Quintet &amp; Christian Euman, as well as the revival of his&nbsp;expansive project,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arielartists.com/projects/ritual-being">Ritual Being</a>,&nbsp;with Sara Caswell, Nick Photinos, and Christian Euman.&nbsp; We are thrilled&nbsp;to represent Pascal's forward-thinking artistry and his ever-evolving&nbsp;musical ventures&nbsp;that&nbsp;spark&nbsp;curiosity and invite&nbsp;discovery.&nbsp;<h3 style="text-align:justify;">Pascal Le Boeuf</h3>Described as "sleek, new" and "hyper-fluent" by the New York Times, Pascal Le Boeuf is a GRAMMY-award winning composer, jazz pianist, and electronic artist whose works range from modern improvised music to hybridizing notation-based chamber music with production-based technology.<figure class="image"><img src="https://d2k153re4i383a.cloudfront.net/RC_2442_48_PASCAL_LE_BOEUF_3017_4238cb26b3.jpg"></figure>Recent compositions include “Imprints” for Alarm Will Sound; “Playground” commissioned by Orchestra of St. Lukes; “Triple Concerto” for violin, percussion duo and orchestra featuring Barbora Kolářová and Arx Duo; “I Am Not A Number” commissioned by New World Symphony; and “Out of the Gate” commissioned and premiered by Nu Deco Ensemble.Recent commercial recordings and videos include collaborations with Akropolis Reed Quintet &amp; Christian Euman, Tasha Warren &amp; Dave Eggar, Friction Quartet, JACK Quartet, Hub New Music, Todd Reynolds, Sara Caswell, Jessica Meyer, Nick Photinos, Four/Ten Media, Bec Plexus featuring Ian Chang (of Son Lux), Dayna Stephens, Allan Harris, Linda Oh, Justin Brown, and the Le Boeuf Brothers Quintet (co-led by Remy Le Boeuf) praised by the New Yorker for "clearing their own path, mixing the solid swing of the jazz tradition with hip-hop, indie rock, and the complex techniques of classical modernism".&nbsp;Pascal’s most recent awards include 2025 GRAMMY for “Best Instrumental Composition”, a 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship, a 2020 Copland House Residency Award, and various Independent Music Awards in “Jazz”, “Eclectic”, “Electronica” and “Music Video” categories. Pascal has&nbsp; received commissions and grants from NEA, New World Symphony, Nu Deco Ensemble, the Lake George Music Festival, Lincoln Center Stage, Chamber Music America, New Music USA, and ASCAP. He composed music for the 2008 Emmy Award-winning movie King Lines, and won first place in the 2008 International Songwriting Competition.<figure class="image"><img src="https://d2k153re4i383a.cloudfront.net/476114044_18486357121029538_8927493728201811081_n_f5fe7eab0f.jpeg"></figure>As a keyboardist, Pascal has played as support for D’Angelo’s Black Messiah tour and Clean Bandit’s Rather Be tour with Australian pop artist Meg Mac. He actively performs with Le Boeuf Brothers, Jessie Montgomery’s Everything Band, vocalist/technologist Jamie Lidell, saxophonist Jeff Coffin, jazz vocalist Allan Harris, and his piano trio "Pascal's Triangle".Pascal is currently an Assistant Professor of the Practice of Music and Technology at the Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music, and a Harold W. Dodds Honorific Fellow and Ph.D. candidate in Music Composition at Princeton University.<figure class="image"><img src="https://d2k153re4i383a.cloudfront.net/Pascal_Le_Boeuf_Credit_Shervin_Lainez_9_PL_1_2_b2edd80660.jpg"></figure>&nbsp;<h3 style="margin-left:0px;"><a href="https://mailchi.mp/arielartists.com/pascal-le-boeuf-new-artist-announcement" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to preview the official mailing for more information on Pascal Le Boeuf!</a></h3>&nbsp;For more information on Pascal Le Boeuf and his availability, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:eric@arielartists.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Eric Giles</a>.

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GRAMMY® Award-winning, Are We Dreaming the Same Dream?&nbsp; is a “tour-de-force” (I Care If You Listen) of a concert experience that blurs the lines between classical, jazz, and contemporary music, examining what Ralph Ellison calls “the unity of American experience.” With a hybrid ensemble comprised of Akropolis Reed Quintet, pianist/composer Pascal Le Boeuf, and drummer Christian Euman, Le Boeuf deconstructs the fabric of his American experience by recognizing the strands of his musical DNA—Geri Allen, Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus, and Leonard Bernstein. What are the strands that form our collective identity, and are we dreaming the same dream?Akropolis became the first ever GRAMMY® winning reed quintet with their 2024 album, Are We Dreaming the Same Dream?, in collaboration with Pascal Le Boeuf and drummer Christian Euman, taking home Best Instrumental Composition for the track "Strands" at the 67th Grammy Awards held in February, 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>"Brilliant writing, exquisitely performed, and ingenuously conceived! Are We Dreaming The Same Dream? is a musical journey that shares a sound world that reveals the deep layers of life experience, and done so in the hands of some real masters of their instruments."&nbsp;</h3>~ Jennifer Higdon, Pulitzer Prize &amp; Grammy Award-Winning Composer&nbsp;<h3>Concert Repertoire</h3>Pascal Le Boeuf – Are We Dreaming the Same Dream? (full septet) 50′Pascal Le Boeuf – Variations on a Mood (Pascal &amp; Christian) 8'George Gershwin arr. Raaf Hekkema – An American in Paris (Akropolis) 18′Geri Allen arr. Le Boeuf – “RTG” (full septet) 5′Charles Mingus arr. Le Boeuf – “Self-Portrait in Three Colors” (full septet) 7′&nbsp;<h3>Watch GRAMMY® winning single, Strands: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt9IBnRuLGk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt9IBnRuLGk</a></h3>&nbsp;<figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:75%;"><a href="https://akropolisquintet.org/are-we-dreaming-the-same-dream/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://d2k153re4i383a.cloudfront.net/2024_BST_Akropolis_Dream_1500x1500_cover_1_96a806d2cd.jpg"></a></figure><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>About Are We Dreaming The Same Dream?</h3>“America is woven of many strands; I would recognize them and let it so remain.” Ralph Ellison, from Invisible Man (1952)“If one were to examine [...] the DNA of one’s influences [...] in terms of how the various strands interact to create the artist, one would see how important conflict between strands is.” Bill T. Jones, from Story/Time (2014)"Are We Dreaming the Same Dream?" is an examination of what Ralph Ellison calls “the unity of American experience” and draws upon a selection of my musical “ancestors” — Geri Allen, Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus, and Leonard Bernstein — each of whom have historically represented a variety of perspectives concerning the unity of American experience. Following this chain of artistic ancestry leads to Duke Ellington, Mary Lou Williams, Aaron Copland, and beyond.This project was prompted by a quote from choreographer Bill T. Jones. When I first worked with Bill in 2014, I was taken by his fearless approach to creating socially engaged art, and the myriad ways in which he married improvised and planned material throughout the collaborative process. That same year, he published Story/Time (Princeton University Press) which examines his artistic relationship to John Cage, whom he both admires and questions.“If one were to examine [...] the DNA of one’s influences [...] in terms of how the various strands interact to create the artist, one would see how important conflict between strands is. I don’t think any artist can come to who they are without experiencing this conflict. [...] In some cases, one has to accept an uncomfortable fit in order to become the artist one truly is.”On a personal level, this music represents my struggle to understand, as Bill puts it, the artist who I truly am, the context in which I exist, and the strands of influence that form my identity. But this work also begs the audience to consider the unity or disunity of their American experience and to examine the strands that contribute to our collective identity, for as Ellison once pointed out, “the most agonizing mystery sponsored by the democratic ideal is that of our unity- in-diversity, our oneness in manyness. American culture is of a whole, for that which is essentially ‘American’ in [that] it springs from the synthesis of our diverse elements of cultural style.”~Program note by Pascal Le Boeuf<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Biographies</h3>Each artist on stage is a powerhouse in their field. The Akropolis Reed Quintet is “a sonically daring ensemble who specializes in performing new works with charisma and integrity” (BBC Music Magazine). Winner of seven national chamber music prizes including the 2014 Fischoff Gold Medal, Akropolis has premiered and commissioned over 150 works by living artists. Pascal Le Boeuf is a GRAMMY® Award-winning composer, pianist, and producer described as "sleek, new" and "hyper-fluent" by the New York Times. He is widely recognized for his polyrhythmic approach to chamber music and hybridization of disparate idioms. Christian Euman, one of Revive Magazine's "six drummers you should know about," brings a powerful sense of presence and sensitivity to the group. He has toured with Jacob Collier, Kurt Elling, Billy Childs, Walter Smith III, and Herbie Hancock, among others.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d2k153re4i383a.cloudfront.net/AF_690_AE_8_0_DAB_4989_812_D_1_E749_DDC_9_E60_c64e726d7f.jpeg"></figure>

Are We Dreaming the Same Dream?

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Hailed as “sleek, new” and “hyper-fluent” by The New York Times, GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist/composer Pascal Le Boeuf continues to blaze a trail of forward-thinking creativity with his latest project Ritual Being. In realizing bold, hybrid forms of new music and jazz, Le Boeuf surrounds himself with like-minded players of the highest order, including violinist Sara Caswell, cellist Nick Photinos, and drummer Christian Euman to build a program of extraordinary rhythmic urgency, contrapuntal density and breathtaking imagination.&nbsp;Ritual Being draws its distinctive sound from the artistic voices of its members. Violinist and GRAMMY® Nominee Sara Caswell is celebrated for her lyricism and technical facility, praised by the late violin maestro Franco Gulli as possessing “a remarkable understanding of different musical styles and an uncommon power of communication.” Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning cellist Nick Photinos is among the innovative and multifaceted cellists whose “virtuoso cello playing is scintillating” (Chicago Classical Review). He is an ardent advocate of new music as evidenced by 24 years as the founding cellist and co-Artistic Director of Eighth Blackbird, and by his long list of collaborators which include Björk, Philip Glass, and Sheila Jordan among others. Pascal Le Boeuf is a GRAMMY® Award-winning composer/pianist and Guggenheim Fellow. He is widely recognized for his polyrhythmic approach to chamber music and hybridization of disparate idioms. Christian Euman, one of Revive Magazine's "six drummers you should know about," brings a powerful sense of presence and sensitivity to the group. He has toured with Jacob Collier, Kurt Elling, Billy Childs, Walter Smith III, and Herbie Hancock, among others.&nbsp;Their latest release, Ritual Being, is about the effects of mankind’s behaviors on the planet and each other and has been described as “an album of spine-tingling chamber pieces” (All Music), “gorgeous” (Mercury News), and “experimental” (Downbeat Magazine). Le Boeuf explains, “I’ve always been interested in patterns of human behavior, especially their impact on the environment and society. Some are beautiful, some are not. Some are sustainable, some are destructive. The behavioral tendencies of our species are habits which we’re predisposed to exhibit without conscious effort, but when we intentionally choose our habits and repeat them to serve a goal, they become rituals.” Together, Ritual Being forms a collaborative ensemble defined by bold experimentation, mutual trust, and a shared commitment to expanding the boundaries of contemporary music.&nbsp;<h3>Concert Repertoire:</h3><ul><li>Pascal Le Boeuf – "Wanderlust" (from "Ritual Being")</li><li>Pascal Le Boeuf – "Obliquely Wrecked" (from "Ritual Being")</li><li>Pascal Le Boeuf – "Transition Behavior"&nbsp;(from "Ritual Being")</li><li>Pascal Le Boeuf – "Calgary Clouds"</li><li>Pascal Le Boeuf – "Alpha"</li><li>Pascal Le Boeuf – "Variations on a Mood"</li><li>Pascal Le Boeuf – "Dedications" (from "Are We Dreaming the Same Dream?")</li><li>Pascal Le Boeuf – "Ambassadors" (from "Are We Dreaming the Same Dream?")</li><li>Pascal Le Boeuf – "Walk Downs" 4'&nbsp;(from "HUSH")</li><li>Pascal Le Boeuf – "Soot" 4'&nbsp;(from "HUSH")</li><li>Pascal Le Boeuf – "Wedding Planning" 7'&nbsp;(from "HUSH")</li><li>Pascal Le Boeuf – "Monk Circles" 4'&nbsp;(from "HUSH")</li><li>Dave Brubeck arr. Le Boeuf – "Blue Rondo A La Turk"</li><li>Leonard Bernstein&nbsp;arr. Le Boeuf – "Somewhere"</li><li>Meredith Monk&nbsp;arr. Le Boeuf – "Passage"</li><li>Geri Allen arr. Le Boeuf – “RTG” (full septet)</li><li>Radiohead arr. Le Boeuf – Medley: "Knives Out," "Paranoid Android," "Exit Music" 12' (additional selections upon request)</li><li>Various Jazz Standards arr. Le Boeuf (upon request)</li></ul>

Pascal Le Boeuf | Sara Caswell | Nick Photinos | Christian Euman

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Ritual Being

Pascal Le Boeuf Joins Ariel Artists Roster

Akropolis Reed Quintet_2026-27_Biographies.pdf

Winner of the 2015 Fischoff Educator Award, Akropolis has engaged more than 50,000 youth during its 16-year history, including an annual, yearlong residency at three high schools in their home Detroit community. As an independent nonprofit they have received grants from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, and many individuals nationwide to support their educational programming, which comprises a noteworthy portion of their activity. At the elementary school level, Akropolis gives fast-paced, interactive concerts that include introductions to each performer and their instruments, plus a Q&amp;A. Certain musical selections include interactions and collaboration with students, who identify elements of the composition or share their observations. At the middle and high school level, Akropolis most enjoys performing for and interacting with students of all musical and artistic disciplines. They prefer engagement directly in the classroom if possible.&nbsp;“I am in awe of your genius in this educational arena and excited for all the young lives that you will impact and change because you are first and foremost extraordinary artists who are bringing that excellence and meticulous preparation and execution to the educational arena.”-Kathy Soroka, Allegheny RiverStone Center for Arts Education

K-12 Education

Akropolis believes that "quality" in classical music comes not only from the technical competency of the performers, but of the relevance an artist creates within their community. To do this, Akropolis engages their communities nationwide through experiences informed by the communities they serve. This includes collaborating with community members on new musical works, including&nbsp;so much more, featuring interviews with local business owners, and&nbsp;Sprocket, featuring a rideable percussion bike created by scrap metal artist, Juan Martinez. They commissioned new work from Detroit poet Marsha Music, and in their travels have performed with guest percussionists in several communities.&nbsp;Akropolis has performed at dozens of workplaces during its Detroit Workplace Concert Series, including hospitals, factories, tech companies, and more. They have performed in juvenile&nbsp;detention centers, homeless shelters, development centers, and senior care centers. They have given dozens of outdoor performances at parks and other pop-up locations, including grocery stores and farmers markets. They have given house concerts, backyard concerts, and concerts on river walks and bike paths.&nbsp; &nbsp;Each concert is custom-designed with community input and shaped to reflect the vibrancy of the community.&nbsp;

A major part of Akropolis' mission is to facilitate the creation of new, vibrant careers in music. Akropolis hosts the Akropolis Chamber Music Institute (ACMI) each summer during which they directly collaborate with early-career instrumentalists and composers to create and record new works. Akropolis has given masterclasses, recitals, career development workshops, and readings of new works at over 50 universities. They have performed alongside collegiate students at certain residencies and offer two concertos for reed quintet and band: "Storm Warning" by Roshanne Etezady and "Un Momento Dado" by Johan De Meij. They especially enjoy conversations about career development, which they facilitate holistically, inviting students to consider the intersections of their personal lives, their careers, and their dreams.&nbsp;Akropolis' university offerings includes:<ul><li>Recitals</li><li>Master classes</li><li>Career development conversations/Q&amp;A's</li><li>Readings of student-composed works</li><li>1:1 mentoring/coaching</li><li>Concerto/other collaborative performances</li><li>Other offerings in collaboration with faculty and students</li></ul>

Career Development Workshops (University)

Akropolis Reed Quintet—Photos for Public Download.zip

Akropolis Reed Quintet

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<h3>Ariel Artists proudly congratulates&nbsp;Akropolis Reed Quintet, Pascal Le Boeuf, and Christian Euman on their incredible GRAMMY win for Best Instrumental Composition with their single Strands&nbsp;from the album, Are We Dreaming The Same Dream?, awarded&nbsp;at last night's&nbsp;67th GRAMMY Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles.</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://d2k153re4i383a.cloudfront.net/BEST_INSTRUMENTAL_COMPOSITION_2_987a74dc26.png"></figure>&nbsp;Akropolis becomes the first ever GRAMMY® winning reed quintet with their 2024 album, Are We Dreaming the Same Dream?, in collaboration with Pascal Le Boeuf and drummer Christian Euman.&nbsp;Are We Dreaming the Same Dream?&nbsp;is an examination of what Ralph Ellison calls “the unity of American experience.” With a hybrid ensemble comprised of Akropolis Reed Quintet, pianist/composer Pascal Le Boeuf, and drummer Christian Euman, Le Boeuf deconstructs the fabric of his American experience by recognizing the strands of his musical DNA—Geri Allen, Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus, and Leonard Bernstein. Learn more about the album <a href="https://www.arielartists.com/news/akropolis-reed-quintet-announce-6th-album-'are-we-dreaming-the-same-dream'" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.&nbsp;Live performances of Are We Dreaming the Same Dream? include University Musical Society, Chamber Music Corvallis at the PRAx Center, and the Williams Center for the Arts.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image image-style-align-center"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt9IBnRuLGk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://d2k153re4i383a.cloudfront.net/Screenshot_2024_04_04_at_14_18_45_41add248f2.png"></a></figure>&nbsp;To book the Akropolis Reed Quintet, please contact <a href="mailto:oni@arielartists.com?subject=Akropolis%20Booking%20Inquiry">Oni Buchanan</a>.&nbsp;

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Akropolis Reed Quintet wins GRAMMY Award for Are We Dreaming The Same Dream? with Pascal Le Boeuf and Christian Euman

Ariel Artists

<h2>MISSION STATEMENT</h2><h3>Summoning the boundless creative powers of the spirit Ariel from The Tempest, Ariel Artists exists because we truly believe that the most innovative and authentic performers offer the world the “spirits to enforce” and the “art to enchant.” We aspire to connect and empower each individual in the world through our artists' strength of vision and the joyous shared exploration of live performance.</h3>Founded in 2009 by pianist and poet Oni Buchanan, Ariel Artists is a management company shaped by and designed for the evolving landscape of classical/contemporary music in the 21st century.

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