Violist Jessica Rona and clarinetist Andrea Nagy performing at June in Buffalo 2013
Two musicians dressed in black clothing perform on a stage with a grand piano in the background. One person plays a string instrument held on their shoulder, and the other plays a large woodwind instrument. Both musicians look down toward sheet music on stands in front of them.
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Jean-Philippe Wurtz conducting Ensemble Linea at June in Buffalo 2013
Wurtz, Jean-Philippe, 1968-, 1968- - Conductor
Seven individuals in dark clothing perform on a stage featuring a yellow backdrop. A conductor stands with their back to the viewer, facing a flute player, a pianist at a grand piano, two violinists, and a cellist. Music stands with sheet music are positioned in front of the seated and standing performers.
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Keiko Murakami playing the bass flute at June in Buffalo 2013
A person with dark hair and glasses plays a silver bass flute with a curved headjoint. Behind the person is an open black grand piano and a microphone on a stand. Music stands are visible in the foreground against a background of black and yellow.
Jean-Philippe Wurtz conducting members of Ensemble Linea performing at June in Buffalo 2013
Five musicians in dark clothing are arranged on a black stage in front of a large red wall. A conductor stands facing away from the camera, while other performers play a flute, violin, cello, and a grand piano. Microphones and music stands are positioned throughout the performance area.
Raphael Cendo with violist Jessica Rona and clarinetist Andrea Nagy after a performance of Rokh I at June in Buffalo 2013
Three people are positioned on a stage against a solid black background. The person on the left wears a dark blazer, a light collared shirt, and light trousers, with one arm extended toward the middle. The central person wears a black long-sleeved outfit behind a microphone boom stand, while the person on the right wears a black sleeveless top and a patterned skirt.
Melanie Aceto performing Megan Grace Beugger's piece, Liaison at June in Buffalo 2013
A person in grey and black clothing stands on a dark floor with thin wires attached to their limbs and torso. These wires extend across the room and are tethered to the inside of an open grand piano. A metal frame with hanging pulleys and weights stands next to the piano against a neutral-colored wall.
A person stands in a dimly lit space behind the inner mechanisms of a piano with thin wires attached to their hands and arms. These wires run through pulleys suspended from above and connect to the piano's interior. A shadow of the person is visible on the wall in the background.
A person wearing a gray and black bodysuit stands beside an open grand piano in a dark room. Wires are attached to the person's hands and a black band held between their teeth, leading up to several pulleys suspended from above. A horizontal metal rod is positioned over the piano, and the interior of the instrument is lit, revealing its gold-colored frame and strings.
A person wearing black athletic gear leans forward on a dark stage with their arms outstretched. Multiple thin lines connect the person's hands and body to weighted pendulums suspended from a metal frame above. A black grand piano sits in the background against a neutral wall.
A person in black clothing leans backward on a dark stage, connected to a grand piano by multiple taut wires. The piano sits beneath a metal frame holding hanging weights, while the person stands on a black mat. The scene is set against a dark, paneled wall with subdued lighting.
Composer Augusta Read Thomas and saxophonist Ken Radnofsky in rehearsal at June in Buffalo 2013
A person with short hair and a dark jacket stands next to another person playing a saxophone. The saxophone player wears glasses and a striped shirt while standing behind a music stand. The background consists of a wall with vertical wooden panels.
Saxophonist Ken Radnofsky, conductor Brad Lubman, and composer Augusta Read Thomas in rehearsal at June in Buffalo 2013
Three people gather around a wooden table in a room with rows of red theater seats. One person in a black long-sleeved shirt points at a white document while another person wearing a dark jacket and a backpack looks down at it. A third person in a light-colored button-down shirt and glasses stands to the side looking down at their hands.
Jean-Philippe Wurtz conducting members of Ensemble Linea in performance of Asymptotic Flux: First Study in Entrophy by Jason Thorpe Buchanan at June in Buffalo 2013
Five musicians are positioned on a stage in front of an open grand piano and a solid purple backdrop. One person stands in the foreground with their back to the camera, gesturing toward a music stand while four others play a cello, two violins, and a woodwind instrument. The ensemble is surrounded by music stands and chairs on a dark floor.
Five people are arranged on a stage featuring a dark floor, a purple background, and an open grand piano. One person stands in the foreground with their back to the camera, gesturing towards four seated musicians who play a variety of string and woodwind instruments. Several black music stands with sheet music are positioned in front of the seated individuals.
Johannes Burghoff playing violoncello at June in Buffalo 2013
A person wearing a black suit holds a cello, with one hand pressing the strings on the neck and the other hand guiding a bow over the instrument. The background is dark and out of focus, showing part of a piano leg and a small wheel.
Conductor Jean-Philippe Wurtz and members of Ensemble Linea applauding student composer Jason Thorpe Buchanan after the performance of his Asymptotic flux at June in Buffalo 2013
Buchanan, Jason Thorpe, 1986- - Composer
A group of six individuals is positioned on a stage in front of a large purple curtain and an open grand piano. Some people hold instruments including a cello, violin, and woodwind, while others stand near music stands and chairs. One person on the left is clapping, and one person on the right stands with their arms at their sides.
Six individuals are positioned on a stage in front of a black grand piano and a purple background. Four people hold instruments including a cello and violin, while another individual on the far left claps. Music stands and chairs are arranged across the performance space.
Composer Esin Gunduz performing her work States of Iron with Ensemble Linea members Keiko Murakami and Andrea Nagy at June in Buffalo 2013
Three people are positioned on a stage with a grand piano and several music stands. One person on the left sits holding a flute, while another on the right sits holding a bass clarinet. A third person stands in the center between the instrumentalists.
Three musicians are positioned on a stage in front of a black grand piano with its lid open. On the left, a person sits and plays a silver bass flute, while on the right, another person sits and plays a bass clarinet. A third person stands in the center behind a music stand. The performance takes place on a dark stage against a solid blue background.
Violoncellist Jonathan Golove with student composers Jonghee Kang, and Ursula Kwong-Brown at June in Buffalo 2013
Three people stand together looking at a spiral-bound document. One individual wears a light blue button-down shirt, another wears a light-colored plaid shirt and glasses, and the third wears a beige sweater and a chain necklace. A brick wall and a doorway are visible in the background.
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Composer Francis Heery at June in Buffalo 2013
A person with light-colored eyes, short brown hair, and a beard stands in front of a brick wall. They are wearing a light-colored collared shirt under a brown jacket with a blue strap over one shoulder. The background is composed of a dark, out-of-focus area and a close-up of a brick pillar.
Student composers Jenny Beck, Eric Stewart, and Valentina Velkovska at June in Buffalo 2013
Three individuals stand in front of a brick wall and white conduit. The person in the center wears a blazer and glasses with hands raised. The person on the left wears a scarf and faces the others, while the person on the right is seen in profile wearing a dark sweater.
Violoncellist T. J. Borden, percussionist Ross Aftel, and pianist Nicholas Emmanuel performing at the Performance Institute Program at June in Buffalo 2013
Three performers stand on a wooden stage surrounded by instruments including a cello, a marimba, and a grand piano. Behind them, several large gongs and chimes are visible, and a microphone system is suspended from above. An audience is seen in silhouette in the foreground.
Audience for Megan Beugger's piece in Chamber Music performance at June in Buffalo 2013
People occupy rows of red chairs in a room featuring an orange curtain and a wooden door. Many individuals are looking at sheets of paper, and a tripod with a camera is positioned on the right side.
Percussionist Tom Kolor and flutist Barry Crawford congratulate composer Clinton Haycraft after a performance of Crack at June in Buffalo 2013
Three individuals are positioned on a stage near a grand piano, a drum kit, and a mallet percussion instrument. One person is located behind a percussion frame, another stands behind the drums, and the third stands by the piano with hands held together. Music stands and microphones are placed throughout the room.
Percussionist Tom Kolor and flutist Barry Crawford onstage with composer Clinton Haycraft after a performance of Crack at June in Buffalo 2013
Three individuals stand on a stage with various musical instruments, including a drum kit, a grand piano, and a vibraphone. One person is positioned behind percussion equipment on the left, another stands centrally near the drums, and a third is situated by the piano on the right. They are dressed in black attire and are positioned in a room with light-colored walls and wooden floors.
June in Buffalo Performance Institute participants and faculty for 2013: Kevin McFarland, Manuel Laufer, Jonathan Golove, Nicholas Emmanuel, Ari Streisfeld, Eric Huebner, Hangyu Bai, Ross Aftel, Michiko Saiki, John Pickford Richards, Jade Conlee, Matthew Geiger, and T. J. Borden
Twelve individuals are arranged in two rows on a wooden floor with a grand piano in the background. The room features dark paneled walls. The people wear a variety of clothing styles, including jackets, dresses, and button-down shirts.
Composer Raphael Cendo acknowledging conductor Jean-Philippe Wurtz and members of Ensemble Linea after a performance at June in Buffalo 2013
Seven people are positioned on a stage against a dark background and a red wall. Several individuals hold musical instruments such as a cello, a flute, and a violin while standing in front of an open grand piano. The person on the far left has one arm extended toward the rest of the group.
Pianist Geoffrey Burleson at June in Buffalo 2013
A person with light skin is positioned against a plain, off-white background. They are wearing a black blazer over a dark grey button-down shirt and a bolo tie with a geometric turquoise pendant. The person faces forward with neutral expression.
Student composers Luciano Leite Barbosa and Marc Migo Cortes looking over scores during June in Buffalo 2014
Two individuals are seated at a round table with multiple open notebooks spread across the surface. The person on the left wears glasses and a dark t-shirt while holding a pencil over a spiral-bound notebook. The person on the right wears a light blue button-down shirt and looks at the pages of a separate notebook.
Composer Stephen Hartke at June in Buffalo 2014
A person with light skin and short brown hair is shown from the side in profile. They wear a black shirt decorated with large green leaves and orange flowers. A black bag strap hangs over their shoulder against a background featuring a brick wall and a notice board.
Student composers Luciano Leite Barbosa, Chin Ting Chan, Noah Meites, Jessica Rudman, John Rot, Haralabos Stafylakis, Matt Sargent, and percussionist Trevor Saint at June in Buffalo 2014.
Seven people are positioned in a group in an indoor setting with brick walls and a tiled ceiling. The individuals wear casual clothing, including button-down shirts and t-shirts, and several wear glasses. One person carries a red backpack, and another holds a coffee cup.
Composer Joshua Fineberg and J.T. Rinker on stage before a lecture given by Joshua Fineberg at June in Buffalo 2014
One person stands and gestures toward a projection screen while another person sits at a desk using a laptop. The screen displays information about Zen gardens and includes a visual of a single rock on a textured surface. A tall stand is positioned in the foreground of the room.
Composer Stephen Hartke with student composers Jessica Rudman, Camilo Mendez, and Luciano Leite Barbosa at June in Buffalo 2014
Four individuals are arranged side-by-side in a corridor with light-colored walls and bright windows in the background. The person on the far left wears glasses and a cardigan over a patterned top, while the person next to them wears a black shirt with a tropical leaf design. The third person has long hair and wears a blue graphic t-shirt, and the fourth person wears glasses and a dark t-shirt with white text.
A person with short brown hair stands beside a brick wall wearing a short-sleeved button-down shirt with a pattern of green leaves and orange flowers. A black strap is visible over their shoulder. In the background, a long, dark hallway is lined with rectangular overhead lights.
Composer Joshua Fineberg preparing for a lecture at June in Buffalo 2014
A person with glasses sits in a chair and faces an open laptop on a small table. The individual wears a blue collared shirt and has their hands positioned near the keyboard. The background is dimly lit with various equipment visible behind the person.
Student composers attending a lecture presentation by composer David Felder at June in Buffalo 2014
A person stands with their back to the camera on a wooden stage, facing an audience seated on tiered red upholstered benches. The room features walls with wooden acoustic panels and a tall microphone stand positioned in the foreground.
Student composers, including Mu-Xuan Lin, Binna Kim, Haralabos Stafylakis, Matt Sargent, and Jessica Rudman at a lecture presented by composer David Felder at June in Buffalo 2014
Multiple individuals are seated in several rows on padded red benches within a large room. The background features light-colored walls with vertical wooden slats and a doorway on the right. Most people are looking toward an area outside the frame. Clothing includes casual items such as t-shirts, button-down shirts, and sweaters.
Student composers Luciano Leite Barbosa, Chin Ting Chan, Mu-Xuan Lin, Paul Frucht, Binna Kim, John Rot, Haralabos Stafylakis, and Noah Meites at June in Buffalo 2014
Eight people are positioned in two rows within a hallway featuring framed posters and brick-textured walls. The individuals wear various casual clothing including polo shirts, button-down shirts, and a pleated skirt. Most of the people are facing toward the camera.
Mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley conferring with percussionist Thomas Kolor in a rehearsal at June in Buffalo 2014
Two people are surrounded by percussion instruments such as hanging cowbells, bongos, and a vibraphone while positioned near a music stand. One person in a black shirt holds a mallet, and the other person wears an orange patterned cardigan and glasses. The sheet music on the stand contains dense musical notation.
Composers David Felder and Joshua Fineberg onstage before a lecture given by Fineberg at June in Buffalo 2014
In a room with wood flooring, one person is seated at a small table using a laptop in front of a large projection screen. The screen shows text describing a musical work, including its instrumentation and premiere date. To the left, a second person stands, and a tall microphone stand is positioned on the right.
Composer Bernard Rands in discussion with conductor Jerry Hou at a June in Buffalo 2014 rehearsal with Slee Sinfonietta members, violoncellist Jonathan Golove, percussionist John Bacon, and clarinetist Marianne Gythfeldt in the background
In a room filled with music stands, a person in a black polo shirt and glasses sits across from a person in a purple button-up shirt with short grey hair. A third person sits in the background holding a bass clarinet, while another person stands behind a music stand. A microphone is positioned in the lower left corner of the scene.
Composers David Felder and Joshua Fineberg at a lecture given by Joshua Fineberg at June in Buffalo 2014
Two people wearing glasses stand in front of a large projection screen displaying a slide titled "Basic concepts for large-scale form borrowed from ideas of Zen gardens." The person on the left wears a patterned shirt, and the person on the right wears a solid grey shirt. The slide also features a central visual of a singular rock set against a textured surface.
Composer Bernard Rands in discussion with mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley at a rehearsal at June in Buffalo 2014
A person with short white hair and a pink shirt is positioned with their back to the camera, raising an index finger toward another person. The second person wears glasses and a patterned orange dress while leaning forward. A dark curtain and wood-paneled walls are visible in the background.
Composer Bernard Rands in discussion with singer Julia Bentley at a rehearsal with Slee Sinfonietta members, violinist Yuki Numata Resnick and flutist Emi Ferguson at June in Buffalo 2014
A person in an orange dress stands behind a music stand and a microphone in the center of a wood-paneled stage. To the right, another person sits holding a violin next to various percussion instruments and music stands. On the far left, a person with gray hair sits near a black speaker cabinet. The background includes additional people and musical equipment like cymbals and hanging bells.
Mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley rehearsing with Slee Sinfonietta members, pianist Ning Yu, flutist Emi Ferguson, violinist Yuki Numata Resnick, and percussionist Thomas Kolor at June in Buffalo 2014
A person in a cream-colored garment plays a black grand piano with sheet music visible on the stand. To the side, another individual plays a violin, while a third person operates a set of percussion instruments including cymbals and mallets. The setting is a stage with dark background lighting focusing on the performers and their instruments.
Conductor Jerry Hou and mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley rehearsing with Slee Sinfonietta members, including percussionist John Bacon at June in Buffalo 2014
Several people stand among musical instruments on a wooden stage. One person in the foreground holds mallets over a marimba while others gesture behind music stands. A gong, tubular bells, and a grand piano are visible on the right side of the scene.
Composer Bernard Rands studying a score at June in Buffalo 2014
A person wearing a pink button-down shirt and glasses sits in an auditorium looking at a spiral-bound notebook of sheet music. Two bags rest on the empty red seats next to the person. Multiple rows of unoccupied red seats fill the background.
Conductor Jerry Hou and mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley rehearsing with Slee Sinfonietta members, clarinetist Marianne Gythfeldt, violinist Yuki Numata Resnick, violoncellist Jonathan Golove, and percussionist John Bacon at June in Buffalo 2014
An ensemble of musicians is positioned on a stage with vertical wood paneling in the background. A conductor stands to the left with arms raised while a percussionist in the foreground plays a marimba with mallets. Other musicians sit at music stands with sheet music, playing string instruments.
Trumpeter Mike Gurfield with conductor Jerry Hou at June in Buffalo 2014
One person in a checkered shirt holds a blue container while standing next to another person in a black shirt who points at sheet music. A saxophone rests on a stand in the lower left corner against a background of dark curtains and auditorium seating.
Composers Bernard Rands and David Felder at June in Buffalo 2014
One person with white hair wearing a light purple shirt stands next to a person with a bald head wearing a patterned shirt. Both individuals wear glasses and are positioned in front of a wall with vertical wooden panels. A wooden handrail is visible to the left next to a set of stairs.
Composer Hilda Paredes at June in Buffalo 2014
A person with shoulder-length wavy hair wears a dark buttoned top and a geometric pendant necklace. They are looking down and toward the left side of the frame. The background features a bright white space and a vertical striped curtain.
A person with dark curly hair is positioned in front of a bright white background that features vertical lines on the right side. They are wearing a black button-up shirt and a necklace with a square, patterned pendant. Their head is turned toward the side with their eyes directed downward.
Composer Hilda Paredes teaching a master class, with student composers John Rot, Ramteen Sazegari, Luciano Leite Barbosa, Marc Migo Cortes, Camilo Mendez (obscured), and John Yu at June in Buffalo 2014
Seven people are seated at a long black table in a room with a whiteboard and a pull-down projector screen. One person sits at the head of the table while others are positioned along the sides with notebooks and water bottles. A television on a stand and a door labeled "SEMINAR ROOM" are visible in the background.
Composers Joshua Fineberg, David Felder, Bernard Rands and Stephen Hartke at June in Buffalo 2014
In an auditorium with rows of red seating, a person in a floral shirt stands while reading from a script. Another person sits nearby looking at papers, and two more people stand in an aisle in the background. The room features light wood paneling on the right wall and a curtained area in the distance.
Violinist Yuki Numata Resnick and pianist Steven Beck rehearsing at June in Buffalo 2014
One person plays a violin while standing behind a music stand next to another person seated at a black grand piano. The stage is set within a large hall with wood-paneled walls and empty red auditorium seats in the foreground. Additional musical equipment, including a drum kit and speakers, is positioned in the background.
Composer Stephen Hartke in rehearsal with pianist Steven Beck and violinist Yuki Numata Resnick at June in Buffalo 2014
Three individuals are on a stage with vertical wood-paneled walls, surrounded by audio equipment and music stands. One person on the left wears a patterned shirt and holds a white book, while a person in the center holds a green tablet. A third person on the right stands behind a music stand holding a violin and bow.
Flutist Emi Ferguson and percussionist Thomas Kolor (obscured) rehearsing at June in Buffalo 2014
A person on the left plays a silver flute while standing on a wooden stage. To the right, another person stands behind a percussion setup featuring gongs and music stands. Both people wear dark shirts, and the person on the right wears red pants.
Student composers Jessica Rudman and Ramteen Sazegari at June in Buffalo 2014
Two people stand next to each other in an indoor setting. The person on the left wears glasses and a gray cardigan over a patterned top, while the person on the right wears a striped button-down shirt. A large white screen and a music stand with sheet music are visible in the background.
Student composers Jessica Rudman and Ramteen Sazegari with percussionist Thomas Kolor, flutist Emi Ferguson, and guitarist Sungmin Shin at June in Buffalo 2014
Five people are positioned in a row indoors against a background of dark curtains and a piano. The group wears a mix of casual and formal attire, including a gray cardigan, a black dress, and button-down shirts. One individual holds a triangle instrument, and another person has an arm placed on their neighbor's shoulder.
One person in an orange top and glasses points to a spiral notebook next to a stand holding sheet music. Another individual in a black shirt holds a mallet with a purple tip over a drum and cymbals. Cowbells, triangles, and maracas are arranged on stands throughout the space.
Composer Stephen Hartke teaching a master class to student composers Haralabos Stafylakis, and Mu-Xuan Lin at June in Buffalo 2014
A person wearing a floral print shirt sits on the edge of a desk, holding a sheet of paper and a pair of eyeglasses. Two people are seated in classroom chairs and look toward the person on the desk. A black grand piano and a large whiteboard are positioned in the background, with a laptop and various notebooks visible on the desks.
Composer Stephen Hartke teaching a master class to student composers Haralabos Stafylakis (obscured), and Mu-Xuan Lin at June in Buffalo 2014
A person wearing a floral-patterned shirt sits on the edge of a desk looking down at papers next to a laptop. Two people are seated in chairs with attached desks in the foreground, facing the individual on the main desk. A black grand piano stands against the wall to the left, and large whiteboards are mounted on the wall behind the desk.
Horn player Adam Unsworth performing David Felder's composition Box man at June in Buffalo 2014
A person with short hair wearing a black shirt is shown playing a French horn. Their right hand is positioned inside the bell of the instrument while their left hand operates the valves. Sheet music rests on a stand in the foreground, and the background consists of vertical wooden panels.
Flutist Emi Ferguson performing at June in Buffalo 2014
A person with dark hair tied in a bun wears a black top while holding a large flute with a U-shaped headjoint. They have their fingers positioned on the keys of the instrument and are positioned next to a black music stand. The background is a vertical wood-paneled surface.
Clarinetist Marianne Gythfeldt performing Joshua Fineberg's composition Facets at June in Buffalo 2014
A person wearing a sleeveless black top and glasses stands on a stage while playing a clarinet. They are positioned behind a row of four music stands, and a black chair to the side holds a large woodwind instrument. The background consists of tall vertical wooden panels above a light-colored wooden floor.
Thomas Kolor performing Philippe Hurel's composition Loops IV on the marimba at June in Buffalo 2014
A person with dark hair and a beard stands behind a large marimba, holding two mallets in each hand. They wear a black suit jacket over a pink button-down shirt while looking towards a music stand. The background consists of a wall with vertical wooden panels.
Violinist Yuki Numata Resnick and pianist Steven Beck performing Stephen Hartke's composition Netsuke at June in Buffalo 2014
Two people perform music in a hall with vertical wood paneling. On the left, a person stands behind a music stand holding a violin and bow, while on the right, a person in a suit sits at a grand piano with the lid open. A second music stand is positioned between the performers.
Clarinetist Adrián Sandí performing Hilda Paredes's composition Intermezzo Maliconico at June in Buffalo 2014
A person wearing a pink shirt and grey vest stands on a wooden stage, playing a bass clarinet. A music stand is positioned to their right, and a microphone sits on the floor in the foreground. The background is composed of vertical wooden slats.
Composer Bernard Rands at June in Buffalo 2014
A person with white hair and glasses stands in front of a vertically paneled wooden wall. They wear a gray jacket with blue details over a light pink shirt. A music stand is visible in the lower right corner of the frame.
Conductor Jerry Hou conferring with mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley at a rehearsal with members of the Slee Sinfonietta, including violist David Rose at June in Buffalo 2014
Two people wearing glasses stand behind a music stand on a stage and look at papers. One person wears a grey textured top and the other wears a pink striped shirt. A person with a violin and various musical instruments are in the background.
Composer Bernard Rands listening to a rehearsal by conductor Jerry Hou, mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley, and members of the Slee Sinfonietta, percussionist Thomas Kolor, violist David Rose, and trumpeter Mike Gurfield at June in Buffalo 2014
Two people stand in the center of a stage and look at sheet music on a stand. They are flanked by other seated musicians playing instruments including a violin, piano, and percussion. A large pipe organ with wooden paneling fills the background of the performance space.
A person with dark hair in a bun plays a silver flute while standing in front of a music stand. The person wears a black sleeveless dress and stands against a background of vertical wooden panels. The music stand holds a sheet of paper and is positioned in the lower right foreground.
Composer Bernard Rands listening with Julia Bentley to a rehearsal by pianist Steven Beck at June in Buffalo 2014
A person in a black t-shirt sits at a black grand piano with its lid open, their hands resting on the keys. Two people sit in the background among rows of red theater seats. The scene is set on a light-colored wooden stage.
Composer Bernard Rands with conductor Jerry Hou and mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley listening to a rehearsal by Steven Beck at June in Buffalo 2014
A person wearing a black t-shirt and dark pants plays a grand piano on a stage with light-colored wooden floors and paneled walls. In the foreground, several audience members sit in red seats, with one person holding open sheet music. Two empty chairs and a music stand are positioned on the stage behind the performer.
Pianist Steven Beck rehearsing at June in Buffalo 2014
A person with light skin and short red hair is positioned behind a black grand piano in a room with vertical wood paneling. The piano's lid is raised, and the individual looks down toward the keys. The scene is lit from above, casting soft shadows on the person's face and the piano's surfaces.
Composer Bernard Rands with mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley listening to a rehearsal by Steven Beck at June in Buffalo 2014
A person wearing a black t-shirt and dark jeans sits at a black grand piano with the lid open. Their hands rest on the keys as they look toward the sheet music stand. In the background, two people sit in red theater seats, and additional rows of empty red seats are visible.
Conductor Brad Lubman and student composer Marc Migo Cortes at June in Buffalo 2014
One person wearing a black shirt and another in a white button-down shirt look down at documents on a music stand. A water bottle and a coffee cup sit on a small platform attached to the stand. The background shows multiple rows of empty red seats in a dimly lit auditorium.
Flutist Zach Sheets with student composer Luciano Leite Barbosa and pianist Oliver Hagen at June in Buffalo 2014
A person in a plaid shirt holds a woodwind instrument and gestures while facing another individual. A third person in a dark jacket is seated in the lower right foreground. The setting includes a grand piano and light wood paneling.
Conductor Brad Lubman rehearsing with members of Ensemble Signal, violinist Yuki Numata Resnick, violoncellist Lauren Radnofsky, clarinetist Adrián Sandí , percussionist Nick Tolle, and flutist Zach Sheets at June in Buffalo 2014
Signal (Musical group : 2008-) - Ensemble
A conductor stands with arms raised facing several musicians playing a violin, cello, clarinet, and flute. Behind the performers are a piano and percussion instruments set against vertical wood-paneled walls. Sheet music stands are positioned in front of the musicians on the wooden stage.
Conductor Jerry Hou and mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley in performance with Slee Sinfonietta members, violinist Yuki Numata Resnick, flutist Emi Ferguson, violist David Rose, trumpeter Mike Gurfield, percussionist John Bacon, violoncellist Jonathan Golove (obscured), and clarinetist Marianne Gythfeldt at June in Buffalo 2014
A person wearing an orange patterned skirt stands in the foreground before a microphone while other musicians play various instruments. The ensemble includes players of stringed, brass, and woodwind instruments seated behind music stands. A conductor dressed in black stands with their back to the viewer in the center of the wood-paneled stage.
Mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley in performance with Slee Sinfonietta members, violinist Yuki Numata Resnick (obscured), pianist Ning Yu, flutist Emi Ferguson, and violist David Rose at June in Buffalo 2014
A person in a black top and patterned skirt stands before a microphone with their hands raised and mouth open. Behind them, several individuals play instruments including a violin, flute, and piano. Music stands and a rack of percussion instruments are positioned on the stage in front of a wood-paneled wall.
Conductor Jerry Hou and mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley onstage after a performance with Slee Sinfonietta members, violinist Yuki Numata Resnick, pianist Ning Yu, flutist Emi Ferguson, violist David Rose, and trumpeter Mike Gurfield at June in Buffalo 2014
A person in a red patterned skirt and black top shakes hands with a person dressed in black. Behind them, a grand piano stands in front of a wood-paneled wall. Several other musicians are seated around the stage with instruments and music stands.
Conductor Jerry Hou and mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley onstage after a performance with Slee Sinfonietta members, percussionist Thomas Kolor, violinist Yuki Numata Resnick, flutist Emi Ferguson, violist David Rose, trumpeter Mike Gurfield, violoncellist Jonathan Golove, percussionist John Bacon, and clarinetist Marianne Gythfeldt at June in Buffalo 2014
Multiple musicians hold instruments like a double bass, trumpet, and flute while standing behind music stands on a wooden stage. Two performers at the front center hold hands and gesture toward the ensemble. In the foreground, silhouettes of people are seated in red auditorium chairs.
Conductor Jerry Hou and mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley onstage after a performance with Slee Sinfonietta members, percussionist Thomas Kolor, violinist Yuki Numata Resnick, flutist Emi Ferguson, pianist Ning Yu, violist David Rose, trumpeter Mike Gurfield, violoncellist Jonathan Golove, percussionist John Bacon, and clarinetist Marianne Gythfeldt at June in Buffalo 2014
A group of performers stands on a wooden stage alongside a grand piano, strings, woodwinds, and percussion instruments. Music stands and microphones are arranged across the stage facing a darkened seating area. Silhouetted audience members are visible in the foreground.
Composer Bernard Rands and conductor Jerry Hou onstage with mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley and members of the Slee Sinfonietta, percussionist Thomas Kolor, violinist Yuki Numata Resnick, pianist Ning Yu, flutist Emi Ferguson, and violist David Rose after a performance at June in Buffalo 2014
On a wood-paneled stage, two people embrace in the center while several others stand nearby with musical instruments including violins, percussion, and a grand piano. Music stands, chairs, and microphones are arranged across the floor. The group is dressed in a mix of dark and colorful clothing.
A group of people stands on a wood-paneled stage surrounded by instruments including a grand piano, a marimba, and a violin. Some individuals are clapping while others hold instruments or stand near music stands. The stage is equipped with various microphones and audio equipment.
A group of individuals stands on a stage with a wood-paneled wall and instruments including a violin, a flute, and a drum kit. One person wearing a tan blazer stands in the center while another person gestures toward them with an outstretched arm. Music stands and microphones are positioned across the stage.
Composer Bernard Rands and conductor Jerry Hou onstage with mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley and members of the Slee Sinfonietta, percussionist Thomas Kolor, violinist Yuki Numata Resnick, pianist Ning Yu (obscured), flutist Emi Ferguson, and violist David Rose (obscured) after a performance at June in Buffalo 2014
A person in a tan blazer and dark trousers stands at the center of a stage with several other individuals. Musicians hold a violin and a flute next to music stands, while another person claps on the right side of the frame near a grand piano. Percussion instruments are visible on the left, and microphones are placed in front of the group against a backdrop of vertical wood paneling.
Composer Bernard Rands and conductor Jerry Hou onstage with mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley and members of the Slee Sinfonietta, percussionist Thomas Kolor, violinist Yuki Numata Resnick, pianist Ning Yu, flutist Emi Ferguson, and violist David Rose (obscured) after a performance at June in Buffalo 2014
Several people are gathered on a stage in front of a wood-paneled wall. A person in a tan blazer stands in the center and extends an arm toward a person in black clothing on the right. Other individuals stand behind them holding instruments, including a violin and a flute, while others stand near a drum set and a piano.
A group of musicians stands on a wooden stage with instruments including a piano, cello, and trumpet in front of a wood-paneled wall. Two individuals in the center foreground face the audience while gesturing toward each other. In the foreground, several people are seated in a darkened theater looking toward the stage.
Several people are gathered on a wooden stage in front of a wood-paneled wall with musical equipment and instruments. One person in a tan blazer and another in a black button-down shirt extend their arms toward others on the stage. The group includes individuals holding a violin and a flute, with a drum set and a piano positioned in the background.
Composer Bernard Rands and conductor Jerry Hou with mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley and members of the Slee Sinfonietta, percussionist Thomas Kolor, violinist Yuki Numata Resnick, pianist Ning Yu (partially obscured), flutist Emi Ferguson, and violist David Rose at June in Buffalo 2014
Seven individuals stand across a light-colored stage in a hall with vertical wood paneling. Behind them are a grand piano, chairs, and music stands, and some members of the group hold violins or violas. One person in the front wears a long, patterned orange and black skirt.
Composer Hilda Paredes in rehearsal with violinist Brusk Zanganeh at June in Buffalo 2014
A seated person with short dark hair and a beard holds a violin while looking toward a music stand. Another person with long curly dark hair stands nearby holding a black binder, a small green case, and a shoulder bag. The setting includes vertical wood panels and musical equipment in the background.
Composer Hilda Paredes in rehearsal with violoncellist Elemér Lavotha and violinist Brusk Zanganeh at June in Buffalo 2014
A person sits and plays a cello while two other people stand nearby. Music stands with sheet music and a piano are positioned around the room. The space has wooden paneled walls and a wooden floor.
Members of ensemble Norrbotten NEO, violinist Brusk Zanganeh, violoncellist Elemér Lavotha, flutist Sara Hammarström, and clarinetist Robert Ek rehearsing at June in Buffalo 2014
Norrbotten NEO (Musical group) - Ensemble
Four people sit in a rehearsal space with wood-paneled walls, playing a violin, a cello, a piccolo, and a clarinet. A large woodwind instrument stands on a metal rack in the center foreground, positioned in front of a piano. Each musician has sheet music on a black stand in front of them as they play.
Conductor Petter Sundkvist in rehearsal with the ensemble Norrbotten NEO: percussionist Daniel Saur, flutist Sara Hammarström, violoncellist Elemér Lavotha, and violinist Brusk Zanganeh at June in Buffalo 2014
A conductor stands in the center background with raised arms, directing a small musical ensemble on a stage. In the foreground, a person holds mallets over a percussion instrument while others play a flute, a cello, and a violin nearby. Music stands with sheet music and several drums are positioned around the performers.
Conductor Petter Sundkvist in rehearsal with Norrbotten NEO members: flutist Sara Hammarström and violoncellist Elemér Lavotha at June in Buffalo 2014
A person in a blue jacket and checkered shirt sits on a stool, holding a baton while facing toward two musicians. In the foreground, one musician plays a flute and another sits to the right, with sheets of music displayed on stands between them. The background consists of dark theater seating.
Composer Hilda Paredes in rehearsal with pianist Märten Landström of Norrbotten NEO at June in Buffalo 2014
A person with dark curly hair and glasses gestures toward the internal components of a grand piano. Another person with short light hair stands beside the piano looking toward the same area. The setting is a wood-paneled room with rows of theater seating visible in the background.
Composer Joshua Fineberg in rehearsal with conductor Petter Sundkvist, violoncellist Elemér Lavotha, and flutist Sara Hammarström at June in Buffalo 2014
Four people are gathered in a dark auditorium surrounded by musical scores and instruments. One person in a plaid shirt points toward a standing person holding a yellow booklet. In the foreground, sheet music rests on stands near a pair of drums and a person holding a cello.