American Academy in Rome Conference and Performance

This international conference and concert series will explore new modes of scholarly and performative expertise on improvisation. Hosted by the American Academy in Rome, the event is curated by George E. Lewis (2010 Resident), Professor of Music at Columbia University, Ilaria Puri Purini, Andrew Heiskell Arts Director at the American Academy in Rome, and Paolo Rotili of Nuova Consonanza, one of the world's most innovative organizations dedicated to experimental music.

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International Contemporary Ensemble

Fay Victor - voice

Isabel Lepanto Gleicher - flute

Joshua Rubin - clarinet

Rebekah Heller - bassoon

Darius Jone - saxophone

Jonathan Finlayson - trumpet

Kyle Armbrust - viola

Cory Smythe - piano

Nuova Consonanza

Virgina Guidi - voice

Gianni Trovalusci - flute

Paolo Ravaglia - clarinet

Simone Alessandrini - saxophone

Perforers

Christopher Dell - vibraphone

Miya Masaoka - koto

Tomeka Reid - cello

Alvin Curran - electronics

Giancarlo Schiaffini - trombone