Music Matters: Empire Wild

 EMPIRE WILD:  Mitchell Lyon and Ken Kubota

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with special guest pianist Will Kjeer

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Americans in Paris features treasures from the American Songbook tradition juxtaposed with music by French composers from the early 20th century. Empire Wild brings both to life with original arrangements and a passion for finding common threads between disparate genres.

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From singing along to Cole Porter to Debussy’s charming Children’s Corner, join the trio on a trip to this magical artistic moment.

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Advance tickets $25 ONLINE ONLY. Click here. There may be a limited number of tickets available at the door on a first come first served basis. Please note ALL seating is unreserved so please come early to ensure a good seat. Doors open at 4:30pm.

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Empire Wild is a genre-bending, crossover ensemble founded by Mitchell Lyon and Ken Kubota, two Juilliard-trained cellists dedicated to exploring musical frontiers and pushing their instruments to the limit. The ensemble fuses pop, folk, jazz, and more into their innovative songwriting and composition. Honored with the Ambassador Prize in the 2020 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, Empire Wild has captivated audiences nationwide with their unique artistry. Their debut EP, Paper Seasons, showcases original songs that highlight their distinctive sound and instrumentation, and their live performances feature a mix of original music, inventive covers, and fresh takes on classical pieces. Recent performances include stops at prestigious venues like the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, the Harriman-Jewell concert series in Kansas City, and Lincoln Center’s Kaufman Music Center.

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