The New York Chamber Virtuosi is an

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and

chamber music Chamber music is a form of classical music that is composed for a small group of instruments—traditionally a group that could fit in a palace chamber or a large room. Most broadly, it includes any art music that is performed by a small numb ...

organization based in

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. It was founded by

clarinet The clarinet is a musical instrument in the woodwind family. The instrument has a nearly cylindrical bore and a flared bell, and uses a single reed to produce sound. Clarinets comprise a family of instruments of differing sizes and pitches ...

ist and composer Jessica Sibelman in 2009.

History

According to its mission statement, the NYCV seeks to combine "New York's energetic young professionals with a fresh approach to breaking down musical boundaries between the performer and audience. While keeping true to the classic orchestra, The NYCV looks to combine orchestral literature with a twist, to make classical music more accessible to a growing, diverse public." The NYCV has presented orchestral music performances in a variety of settings, including prominent venues such as

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's Zankel Hall and Merkin Hall in New York City. Through its Soiree Series, the NYCV has performed at the Gershwin Hotel, assorted arts spaces in New York and

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, and educational institutions. Finally, the NYCV has presented a series of educational workshops for adults and children through its Outreach Series and Family Concertfamily concert series
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References

External links

NYCV Homepage

www.jessicasibelman.com
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