Conifers
December 6th , 4:00pm – 5:00pm
“There is no way to understand how something grows without also understanding how it dies… In the forest, renewal only comes with dying.” – Ecologist Suzanne Simard, When the Forest Breathes
Conifers is a new work by Gelsey Bell (voice, daxophone) and Jess Tsang (percussion) that harnesses each composer-performers unique styles and sound to meditate on evergreen resilience in the coming of winter. Pure vocal tones and daxophone growls duet with bass drum feedback and delicate bells, as well as a cameo from the bubbling inner song of a blue spruce tree, animating the reverberant, stain-glass speckled space of Green-Wood’s historic chapel. These special Sunday afternoon performances will be fashioned for the unique chapel acoustics and changing light of the season.
Thanks to New York State Council for the Arts (NYSCA), Tremper Arts, Notice Recordings, and Ucross for supporting the development of this work.
Photo Credit: Cairns Baranova
Price: Free
(see details below)
BEFORE PURCHASING YOUR TICKET, PLEASE NOTE:
- Where to go: The event takes place at the Historic Chapel, located just a short distance from the Main Entrance ((Fifth Avenue and 25th Street).
- No paper or e-tickets will be necessary. Attendees will not be checked in; registration is to gauge attendance.
- For Your Comfort and Safety: The 5-minute walk to the Historic Chapel includes uneven terrain and stairs. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.
- Checking in: Please arrive 10-15 minutes in advance of the performance start time, there will be no late admittance.
Green-Wood’s public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, as well as the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.