Ian David Rosenbaum

The Soul of the Americas celebrates the rich tapestry of musical influences across North and South America, featuring the works of seven iconic composers. Aaron Copland’s El Salón México and George Gershwin’s Cuban Overture were directly inspired by their travels to those respective countries. Leonard Bernstein was an ardent champion of Latin American music, including the music of Brazilian Heitor Villa-Lobos and Argentinian Alberto Ginastera. Osvaldo Golijov settled in the United States but his music draws on his Argentinian roots. Samuel Barber was enamored with…

During this season of milestones, CMS looks to works in the past century that have set the stage for composers today. These prophetic voices have pioneered innovations that have changed the current musical landscape, fascinating listeners and sparking curiosity. Coming out of the German elektronische Musik movement of the 1950s, Stockhausen’s Kontakte brought chamber music to a new platform by creating a musical dialogue between electronic and instrumental sounds. Stockhausen’s innovation paved the way for the continued exploration of electronic music. This concert is…

Featuring percussion stars Andy Akiho and Ian Rosenbaum in an evening of vibrant, viscerally driving music. Hailed as “a perfect encapsulation of today’s trends in chamber music” (Washington Post). Seeking a deep and irresistible groove along with some food for thought? Then you will want to join us for our Annual Winter Gala. This year will feature the masters of rhythm, Andy Akiho and Ian Rosenbaum, both percussionists extraordinaire joined by strings and things. This evening will cook up not only music that will…

Australian flutist Catherine Gregory, winner of the Pro Musicis International Award, has performed at Alice Tully Hall, London’s Barbican Centre, and the Sydney Opera House. As a recitalist and chamber musician, she has been a guest of CMS Lincoln Center, Philadelphia CMS, Caramoor and the Southern Cross Soloists, as well as on tour with the Australian and Orpheus Chamber Orchestras. Gregory serves as Co-Artistic director of Decoda. This performance marks her Carnegie Hall debut as a solo recitalist.

In our increasingly fragmented and hyperactive world, rituals offer us much-needed moments of respite and reflection.  Through meaningful and purposeful repetition, we ground ourselves in deep traditions and bond with our community.  This program, Ritual Offerings, is intended as both an exploration of rituals in music over the centuries and as our first musical offering to the D.C. community as we seek out our base of supporters in the area. ​ ** These events are private house concerts sponsored by generous founding…

  In our increasingly fragmented and hyperactive world, rituals offer us much-needed moments of respite and reflection.  Through meaningful and purposeful repetition, we ground ourselves in deep traditions and bond with our community.  This program, Ritual Offerings, is intended as both an exploration of rituals in music over the centuries and as our first musical offering to the D.C. community as we seek out our base of supporters in the area. ​ ** These events are private house concerts sponsored by generous…

Based on the Japanese short story of the same name that was later adapted by Akira Kurosawa as his award-winning 1950 film Rashomon, In A Grove is an opera in development by composer Christopher Cerrone and the innovative Metropolis Ensemble, an orchestra dedicated to a new future for classical music.