Juilliard to Host Inaugural Performances at New York's Chelsea Factory

The upcoming concerts will highlight Juilliard Jazz ensembles, along with projects by three of Juilliard’s Creative Associates: Jennifer Koh, Nadia Sirota, and Claire Chase.

Juilliard joins Chelsea Factory’s diverse roster of partners — including Harlem Stage, the Joyce Theater, National Sawdust, and National Black Theatre.

"Chelsea Factory opens a world of possibility for Juilliard students," said David Ludwig, Dean and Director of Juilliard’s Music Division. "As a flexible, state-of-the-art space, it offers an ideal canvas for collaboration across disciplines — a hallmark of a Juilliard education. It encourages our young artists to develop their talents on a new stage and for a new community of audiences, further preparing them for their professional lives. There is also an undeniable excitement about being among the first creators to perform at a new venue in the heart of New York City."

Program

March 14, 15, 16: Juilliard Jazz at Chelsea Factory

Each one-hour-long concert will feature a different Juilliard Jazz student ensemble, highlighting the talented young artists shaping the future of jazz. Mentored by Juilliard Jazz faculty members, the Duke Ellington Ensemble is coached by Ben Wolfe, the Betty Carter Ensemble by Douglas Vega, and the Dave Brubeck Ensemble by Ulysses Owens Jr.

March 18, 21, 25: Events with Juilliard’s Creative Associates

Violinist Jennifer Koh will host a program in which four of her Juilliard violin mentees will present the world premieres of four original compositions as well as excerpts from Bach's sonatas and partitas for solo violin. (March 18)

Nadia Sirota will host and curate programs celebrating contemporary composers Nico Muhly, Gabriella Smith, Julia Wolfe, Marcos Balter, and faculty member Andrew Norman. Five of their chamber works will be performed by Juilliard students. (March 21)

Flutist Claire Chase will host a performance featuring three of her Juilliard flute mentees performing contemporary pieces. These world premiere performances are inspired by Chase’s Density 2036 project, a 24-year project that commissions and premieres a new body of repertory for solo flute each year between 2013 and 2036. (March 25)

Tickets ($10) are available at Chelsea Factory’s website and are free to Juilliard ID holders.

“Chelsea Factory is committed to fostering the next generation of performers and artistic leaders who span disciplines. Juilliard is home to many of the world’s most talented artists, and we are thrilled to support them as they further develop their creative voices,” commented Lauren Kiel, Chelsea Factory’s Executive Director. “I cannot think of a better way to begin our partnership than with a celebration of 20 visionary years of Juilliard Jazz.”

“Entrepreneurship is in Chelsea Factory’s DNA. We are so excited to welcome these emerging artistic leaders, deepening the innovative spirit that is fundamental to both our organizations," added Donald Borror, Managing Director of Chelsea Factory.