For Immediate Release - New York, NY - On December 22nd at 7pm, Composers Concordance presents The Centuries Trio With Friends at Kostabi World in Chelsea. Instead of the common instrumentation of violin, cello and piano, the Centuries Trio takes a 21st century approach to the piano trio that consists of electric guitar, cello da spalla and piano. The group performs music from every century, from renaissance to baroque, from classical to romantic, from early 20th century composers to late 20th century music, mid century jazz and modern 21st century sounds. The musicians in the trio are Artie Dibble on cello da spalla, Jai Jeffryes on piano and Gene Pritsker on electric guitar.

The trio will be joined by their friends, including pianist/composer Steve Sandberg, performing his compostions inspired by music from past centuries by Debussy, Ravel Chopin and Bach. As well as pianist/composer Mark Kostabi who will perform his solo piano compositions that quote melodies from past masterpieces.

For the December 22nd event the trio will perform the music of José Marin (1619-1699), George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). W. A. Mozart (1756-1791), Gene Pritsker (1971) and Mark Kostabi (1960).

Premieres include Pritsker's 'Portrait In My Locket' with poetry by Erik T.Johnson, a song based on a melody from the Second movement of Mendelssohn's Piano Trio No. 2. The song will feature the soulful full jazz voice of Sonya Hensley. Also on the program mezzo-soprano Sishel Claverie, who will be featured on 'Sepan Todos Que Muero De Un Desden' by Baroque composer José Marin. The program will conclude with the premiere of an new arrangement of Mark Kostabi's 'Dark Dance'.
Composers:

George Frideric Handel, Mark Kostabi, José Marin, W. A. Mozart, Gene Pritsker, Steve Sandberg

Performers:

Gene Pritsker - guitar,

Artie Dibble - cello da spalla

Jai Jeffryes - piano

Special guests:

Steve Sandberg - piano

Mark Kostabi - piano

Sishel Claverie & Sonya Hensley - voice

Erik T. Johnson - recitation