Past Projects
One of the exciting aspects of being a musician is collaboration. Many of my most rewarding experiences involve a crossover of multiple disciplines in various settings as it allows me to gain a different perspective which serves as a reminder that we are all connected, one way or another.
Please feel free to browse through these projects and provide support for any of the amazing organizations below
Palaver Strings is a musician-led string ensemble and nonprofit organization based in Portland, ME. Founded in 2014, Palaver has established itself as a forward-thinking ensemble whose mission is rooted in community and creative programming.
Music Video
Heinrich Biber - Battalia á 10
Battalia á 10 paints the many sides of war with vivid colors, from the swashbuckling beginning to the bitter end. Writing in 1673, Biber used bizarre harmonies and extended techniques to evoke the cacophony of soldiers’ drinking songs, the whistle and pop of cannon fire, the battle of dissenting voices, and the lament for the fallen. His music is full of exuberance, irony, and intimate beauty.
Seeking Sanctuary
In 2018 when immigration policy was at the forefront of national politics, Palaver Strings organized a program that celebrates three of Boston's largest immigrant communities (Chinese, Irish, and Cape Verdean) and explored the importance of sanctuary cities -- this took place over a few months of multi-disciplinary workshops of visual art and shared stories collected from Boston immigrants that culminated in a week-long concert celebration at the Boston Center for the Arts.
In the Press:
Boston Irish
Sampan
Art installation:
Miriam Shenitzer
Cape Cod
Chamber Orchestra
Founder and Music Director Matthew Scinto has a vision for the future of classical music on Cape Cod; by collaborating with Cape individuals, organizations, and local causes, our orchestra aims to highlight the unique history and people of Cape Cod while providing high quality, enriching, and memorable music for small orchestra. CCCO was recently awarded the American Prize 1st Place Winner in the Professional Orchestra Division for 2020.
Arts|Lab @ Med Campus
Founded by pianist Moisès Fernández Via, this unique program bridges the students at Boston University’s College of Fine Arts and the community at Boston Medical Center. The program aims to identify, develop and implement opportunities to connect and foster interdisciplinary dialogue, building productive relationships between artistic creativity and health care practice.