Magnetospheres
Carla Kihlstedt (violin), Johnny Gandelsman (violin), Yuniya Edi Kwon (viola), Marika Hughes (cello), Cole Kamen-Green (trumpet), Oscar Noriega (bass clarinet), Rebecca Heller (bassoon), Trevor Dunn (bass), Jeong Lim Yang (bass)
The Stone55 West 13th Street, New York 10011
Magnetospheres arrives at The Stone in Manhattan on November 19 as a nine-player ensemble. The billed lineup places Carla Kihlstedt and Johnny Gandelsman on violin, Yuniya Edi Kwon on viola, and Marika Hughes on cello, alongside Cole Kamen-Green on trumpet, Oscar Noriega on bass clarinet, Rebecca Heller on bassoon, and Trevor Dunn and Jeong Lim Yang on bass. It is a substantial configuration of strings, brass, reeds, and two basses, with every performer named in the billing.
Magnetospheres is identified for this event through that specific ensemble rather than through a solo leader or a smaller named unit. Kihlstedt, Gandelsman, Kwon, and Hughes make up the string contingent, while Kamen-Green’s trumpet stands with Noriega’s bass clarinet and Heller’s bassoon. Dunn and Yang complete the group on bass. No additional history, origin, prior collaborations, recordings, or critical descriptions are provided for Magnetospheres in the event information, so the personnel are the clearest guide to the act appearing this night.
The Stone offers a focused experience for fans of experimental and avant-garde music, presenting performances in a simple, glass-walled theatre within The New School. The room is designed for attentive listening, with shows starting promptly at 8:30 pm and a modest $20 cash-only admission at the door. Seating is arranged to bring the audience close to the performers, creating a direct connection to the music without distractions. The venue’s commitment to artistic freedom means each night is curated with care, showcasing boundary-pushing sounds that invite deep engagement rather than casual conversation. The absence of food service and the straightforward setup emphasize the music itself, making an evening here a dedicated exploration of sound in a quietly focused setting.