Music: Past

Roulette’s Concert Series for New + Adventurous Music, launched in 1978, presents a wide range of experimental music including avant-jazz, new music, opera, world music, and electronic. This eclectic series features the work of well-known innovators in contemporary music, but a large percentage of the Series is devoted to emerging artists and composers.

Vicky Chow plays the piano music of Michael J. Schumacher

Monday, November 20, 2023. 8:00 pm

Pianist Vicky Chow will premier 3 pieces by composer Michael Schumacher, who will also play a set of pieces for piano and electronics.

Ghost Train Orchestra Plays Moondog

Saturday, November 18, 2023. 8:00 pm

Ghost Train Orchestra and vocalists Joan Wasser and Karen Mantler celebrate their new record Songs and Symphoniques: The Music of Moondog.

Mary Prescott: Lucent Ground

Friday, November 17, 2023. 8:00 pm

Lucent Ground conjures a folkloric sound experience unfolding from ancient Asian mythologies and wonders of the natural/supernatural worlds.

Lucie Vítková – OPERA: SITE

Thursday, November 16, 2023. 8:00 pm

OPERA: SITE is a new work commissioned by Roulette portraying NYC's rich sonic environment.

Sarah Belle Reid & David Rosenboom

Wednesday, November 15, 2023. 8:00 pm

Reid and Rosenboom premiere new creations with electronics and instruments encapsulating the spirit of their recent album NOWS.

Shara Lunon: Bitter Fruits

Tuesday, November 14, 2023. 8:00 pm

An electronic song cycle that explores the survival techniques developed in response to oppression and injustice.

Special book launch for Brooke Wentz’s “Transfigured New York: Interviews with Experimental Artists & Musicians, 1980-90”

Monday, November 13, 2023. 8:00 pm

TRANSFIGURED NEW YORK: Interviews with Experimental Artists and Musicians 1980–1990 book launch with discussion, performances & book signing.