NEXUS to Play Poughkeepsie for Closing Live performance

On September 22, after 52
years, the influential ensemble NEXUS, referred to as “most likely probably the most acclaimed percussion
group on Earth” by composer Steve Reich, will play their last live performance, which
will happen on the Bardavon. The efficiency will embody particular visitor
appearances by Reich, saxophonist Paul Winter, and pianist Henrique Eisenmann.

NEXUS was fashioned in
Toronto in 1971 and comprised of grasp percussionists Bob Becker, Invoice Cahn,
Russell Hartenberger, and Gary Kvistad (the latter the founding father of native instrument
producer Woodstock Percussion, Inc., the makers and distributors of Woodstock
Chimes). The virtuosic quartet is thought for his or her enchanting originals and
preparations; high-end commissions from the Pulitzer-winning Reich and Ellen
Taafe Zwillich, Grammy winner Libby Larsen, and legendary Japanese composer Toru
Takemitsu; and collaborations with Kronos Quartet, the Canadian Brass, and
others. The group’s repertoire ranges from ragtime to African rhythms, improvised
movie music, and up to date classical music.

Right here’s a sampling of
NEXUS and company taking part in in 2015:

The ultimate reside efficiency
by NEXUS, with particular company Steve Reich, Paul Winter, and Henrique Eisenmann,
will happen on the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie on September 22 at 8pm. Tickets
are $44-$69.