
Cory Mythe (piano)
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With a truly unique voice and wide musical scope, New York based pianist and composer Cory Smythe has proven to be one of the most interesting and versatile musicians around in both classical music, avant garde jazz and contemporary music. We know him from his prestigious collaborations, such as the Grammy-winning duo with violin virtuoso Hillary Hahn, his participation in multi-instrumentalist and composer Tyshawn Sorey's groups, ICE (International Contemporary Ensemble) and in close collaboration with interdisciplinary composers such as Anthony Braxton and Zosha Di Castri. Over the past few years, he has also released more of his own projects where he explores thoroughly composed forms that also open up for improvisation in complex structures in a universe where his electro-acoustic microtonal piano is at the center. These records feature guest musicians such as Ingrid Laubrock, Peter Evans, Sofia Jernberg, Tomeka Reid and Steve Lehman. Cory also did a commissioned work with the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra in 2019 at Kamfest in Trondheim. Earlier this year, he collaborated with the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra during the Only Connect festival. During this year’s Fri resonans he will play solo piano. A format in which he truly flourishes, as demonstrated on the albums «A U T O TROPHS» (2017) and «Pluripotent» (2011).
(Photo: Moritz Bichler)
Venue: Dokkhuset Scene