Shepherdess is a new duo based in New York City, featuring violinist Hajnal Pivnick of Tenth Intervention and mezzo soprano Kayleigh Butcher of Quince Ensemble. Hajnal and Kayleigh are both contemporary classical performers dedicated to commissioning and disseminating new works by living American composers.
This duo introduced five world premiere pieces into the voice and violin canon in 2018 with plans for commissions in the coming seasons.
Each composer commissioned has a distinctive compositional voice, drawing their writing inspiration from American folk influences, instrumental and vocal extended techniques, and the intersection of social politics and music, making this a unique and important project both for the performers and composers involved as well as future audiences.
Shepherdess is supported by New Music USA, made possible by annual program support and/or endowment gifts from Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Helen F. Whitaker Fund, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, New York State Council on the Arts, Rockefeller Brothers Fund & Anonymous.
This duo introduced five world premiere pieces into the voice and violin canon in 2018 with plans for commissions in the coming seasons.
Each composer commissioned has a distinctive compositional voice, drawing their writing inspiration from American folk influences, instrumental and vocal extended techniques, and the intersection of social politics and music, making this a unique and important project both for the performers and composers involved as well as future audiences.
Shepherdess is supported by New Music USA, made possible by annual program support and/or endowment gifts from Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Helen F. Whitaker Fund, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, New York State Council on the Arts, Rockefeller Brothers Fund & Anonymous.
To inquire about availability and booking,
please contact: Kayleigh Butcher at [email protected] OR Hajnal Pivnick at [email protected]
please contact: Kayleigh Butcher at [email protected] OR Hajnal Pivnick at [email protected]
SAMPLE PROGRAM
WORLD PREMIERES
Daniel Felsenfeld: Sandpit for mezzo soprano and violin
Annie Hui Hsin Hsieh: Song for mezzo soprano and violin
Joel Thompson: After for mezzo soprano and violin
Luis Amaya: Pregunta No. 3 for mezzo soprano, violin, glass vase, and amplification
Annika Sokolovsky: New work for mezzo soprano and violin
Lester St. Louis: New work for mezzo soprano and violin
SOLO PIECES
Anahita Abbasi: Situation IV for solo violin
David T Little: Hellhound for solo violin
Ryan Lott: Fighting Chance for solo violin
Cara Haxo: Apple Butter for solo voice, woodblock, and triangle
Adrian Montùfar: Touch for solo voice
Giacinto Scelsi: Ogloudoglou for solo voice and woodblock
Running time of program: 60 min with short intermission
Daniel Felsenfeld: Sandpit for mezzo soprano and violin
Annie Hui Hsin Hsieh: Song for mezzo soprano and violin
Joel Thompson: After for mezzo soprano and violin
Luis Amaya: Pregunta No. 3 for mezzo soprano, violin, glass vase, and amplification
Annika Sokolovsky: New work for mezzo soprano and violin
Lester St. Louis: New work for mezzo soprano and violin
SOLO PIECES
Anahita Abbasi: Situation IV for solo violin
David T Little: Hellhound for solo violin
Ryan Lott: Fighting Chance for solo violin
Cara Haxo: Apple Butter for solo voice, woodblock, and triangle
Adrian Montùfar: Touch for solo voice
Giacinto Scelsi: Ogloudoglou for solo voice and woodblock
Running time of program: 60 min with short intermission