August and September, 2019

CreArt Music Festival


Plaxall Art Gallery
2023Oct14th

Queens Library

Part of: Culture Pass Program


14-01 Astoria Blvd, Queens, NY 11102 View Map

Saturday, October 14th, 2023


CreArtBox presents a live concert music concert that utilizes classical music to trigger a conversation about art culture, society, and more. This program unfolds the intriguing minds of musicians to new audiences serving as a gateway to enter the profound and wild world of classical music.
Program

Leoš Janáček
Violin Sonata (transcribed for flute)

Olivier Messiaen
The Blackbird


Nico Muhly
Study No. 1 for Viola (transcribed for flute and piano)


César Franck
Sonata in A Major (transcribed for flute)


2023Nov12

Circle Music Series at the William Dale

Part of: Circle Music Series


111 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 View Map

Sunday, November 12th, 2023


A groundbreaking musical experience that transcends the boundaries of traditional concerts. Step into a realm where classical music takes center stage on a remarkable 360-degree platform, enveloping the audience in an immersive sonic and visual journey. Here, the musicians are at the heart of a circular stage, encircled by a captivated audience, blurring the line between performer and observer. As the music unfolds, cutting-edge projection and sound design technologies converge to create an unparalleled immersive experience. Visual artistry and soundscapes intertwine, painting the space with vivid imagery that dances in harmony with the music, amplifying the emotional depth of every piece.
Program

Leoš Janáček
Violin Sonata (transcribed for flute)

Olivier Messiaen
The Blackbird


Nico Muhly
Study No. 1 for Viola (transcribed for flute and piano)


César Franck
Sonata in A Major (transcribed for flute)


2023Nov14th

10th anniversary Celebration

Part of: Special Event


111 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 View Map

December 7th, 8th, & 9th 2023


CreArtBox celebrates it 10th anniversary creates and produces live art performances, fusing classical and contemporary music with original ideas encouraged by multidisciplinary interaction.
Program
Two world premier to be announced (Winner of the Call for Scores 2023)

Andrea Casarrubios
Mensajes de agua flute and piano

Andrea Casarrubios
Trio Azul

Saint-Saens
Piano quintet

Strauss
Morgen violin and piano

Haydn
Trio in E Major Hob.XV/28

Rachmaninoff
Trio elegiaco

Chopin
Berceuse

Chopin
Cello sonata mov. 1

Somei Satoh
"Birds in Warped Time II" violin y piano

Purcel
3 Fantasias, violin, viola y cello

2023Dec7-9

CreArt Music Festival

Part of: CreArt Music Festival


111 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 View Map

December 7th, 8th, & 9th 2023


This will be the 7th edition of our annual festival in New york. Celebrated by The New Yorker as one of its "art and music top picks in 2019" the CreArtBox Music Festival has solidified its presence as one of the most sought-after classical music platforms in Queens, offering regularly sold-out performances since its premiere in 2018.
Program
Two world premier to be announced (Winner of the Call for Scores 2023)

Andrea Casarrubios
Mensajes de agua flute and piano

Andrea Casarrubios
Trio Azul

Saint-Saens
Piano quintet

Strauss
Morgen violin and piano

Haydn
Trio in E Major Hob.XV/28

Rachmaninoff
Trio elegiaco

Chopin
Berceuse

Chopin
Cello sonata mov. 1

Somei Satoh
"Birds in Warped Time II" violin y piano

Purcel
3 Fantasias, violin, viola y cello

2023Dec17

Circle Music Series at the William Dale

Part of: Circle Music Series


111 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 View Map

Sunday, December 10th, 2023


A groundbreaking musical experience that transcends the boundaries of traditional concerts. Step into a realm where classical music takes center stage on a remarkable 360-degree platform, enveloping the audience in an immersive sonic and visual journey. Here, the musicians are at the heart of a circular stage, encircled by a captivated audience, blurring the line between performer and observer. As the music unfolds, cutting-edge projection and sound design technologies converge to create an unparalleled immersive experience. Visual artistry and soundscapes intertwine, painting the space with vivid imagery that dances in harmony with the music, amplifying the emotional depth of every piece.
Program

Leoš Janáček
Violin Sonata (transcribed for flute)

Olivier Messiaen
The Blackbird


Nico Muhly
Study No. 1 for Viola (transcribed for flute and piano)


César Franck
Sonata in A Major (transcribed for flute)


2023Dec17

Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre

Part of:Touring Productions


Av. del Zinc, s/n, 33490 Avilés, Asturias, Spain View Map

Sunday, December 17th, 2023


The Niemeyer Center presents CreArtBox as part of their 2023/24 season. This venue offers a remarkable fusion of music, cinema, theater, dance, exhibitions, and spoken word that encapsulates the essence of a multidisciplinary cultural program designed to resonate with diverse audiences. Inaugurated in 2011, this center proudly stands as the sole masterpiece in Spain by the visionary Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. Throughout the year, visitors can delve into its spaces and history through informative guided tours, making it an enriching cultural experience. Widely recognized as one of the most prestigious venues in Europe.
Program

Leoš Janáček
Violin Sonata (transcribed for flute)

Olivier Messiaen
The Blackbird


Nico Muhly
Study No. 1 for Viola (transcribed for flute and piano)


César Franck
Sonata in A Major (transcribed for flute)


2024Feb11

Saugerties Pro Musica

Part of:Touring Productions


67 Washington Ave, Saugerties, NY 12477 View Map

Sunday, February 11th, 2024


Saugerties Pro Musica presents CreArtBox in a trio format of flute, viola, and piano. This series is a beacon of artistic excellence, facilitating live performances encompassing classical chamber music, jazz, and vocal music that foster a meaningful musical dialogue between performers and our audience. Our mission is to make high-quality classical and contemporary chamber music performances accessible and affordable to the people of Saugerties, neighboring communities, and the broader Hudson Valley region.
Program

Debussy
Sonata No2

Tatiana Nikolayeva
Trio Op.18
for flute, viola, and piano 


Bryan Wysocki *
We Can Learn Me Together
for flute, viola, and piano


2023Feb9

Opus 71 Series

Part of:Touring Productions


152 West 71st Street New York, 10023 View Map

Friday, February 9th, 2024


Opus 71 Series present CreArtBox in a theme-based, salon-style, cross-disciplinary series. Based in Manhattan's upper west side, this series's goal is to share our unique programming and intimate presentation style while encouraging a more active involvement by our audience. By engaging artists not only as performers but as educators and ambassadors for the arts, we seek to spread the joy of music and grow awareness and love of classical music as a relevant and exciting art form within the context of the 21st century.

Program

Debussy
Sonata No2

Tatiana Nikolayeva
Trio Op.18
for flute, viola, and piano 


Bryan Wysocki *
We Can Learn Me Together
for flute, viola, and piano

Past events

2023Aug3-13

ADAMR Festival

Part of:ADAMR Festival


Asturias, Spain

View Map

August 3-13th, 2023


A project designed to revitalize rural areas bringing international projects and promoting the use of disused spaces while encouraging rural/cultural tourism in the villages.
Artists
Natania Hoffman, Violoncello
Josefina Urraca, Piano
Guillermo Laporta, Flauta
Almudena Arribas, Viola
Jone de la Fuente, Violin
Program

Annamaria Kowalsky *
Heart Meditation

Joaquin Turina
Piano quartet in A minor Op.67

Saint Saens
Piano Quartet in E major

Georg Philipp Telemann
Quartet TWV 43 g4

Enrique Granados
Piano Quintet in G Minor Op.49

2023Jun8

Cervantes Institute, Tokyo

Part of:Touring Productions


Founded by the government of Spain, the Cervantes Institute is tasked with transmitting Spanish culture to the world. CreArtBox will present a program at the main auditorium.
Artists

Tao Ho, visual artist

Guillermo Laporta, flute

Josefina Urraca, piano

Program


Robert Schumann
Fantasy Pieces Op.73
I. Tender and with expression
II. Lively, light
III. Quick and with fire

Manuel de Falla
5 Canciones Populares
II. Seguidilla murciana
III. Asturiana
IV. Jota
V. Nana
VI. Cancion
VII. Polo
Michel van der Aa
Rekindle for flute & electronics

Franz Schubert
Introduction and Variations D.802

Guillermo Laporta
Preludes for flute and piano
2023Mar24-26

Architecture of a Common Man

Part of:New Productions


Culture Lab Theater, New York City

Architecture of a common man is an opera-ballet-film written by Guillermo Laporta that follows the journey of a world-recognized photographer working on a documentary about his own life, aiming to teach others how to be successful. While creating this documentary, he unveils a fascinating retrospective of his life. Analyzing his relationship with work, family, health, and spirituality. Eventually discovering parts of himself that were buried in his professional ambitions. The main character is split into three performers, an actor on the screen plus 2 alter egos on the stage (a contemporary dancer and an opera baritone). The music is originally written for soprano, baritone, string quartet, piano, synthesizer, and choir. This piece explores how society encourages us to be exceptional, great, perfect, successful, or unique, exploring the true meaning of success and how someone can find happiness in life by just being a common man.

Artists

Conductor
Jason Thomas Aylward

Soloists
Bryan Murray . baritone
Rebecca Madeira . soprano

Dancer and choreographer
Peter Cheng


Guest performer
Jin Suganomata

Film production
Sammy Rivas & John Backstrom . Actors
Matt Harvey . Cinematographer

Musicians
Yezu Woo & Johnna Wu . violin | Matthew Cohen . viola | Clare Monfredo . cello | Noah Kho . cello | Josefina Urraca . piano

Choir
Nicholas Farrauto | Cara Ferro | William Steele | Heather Bildman | Alexander Resnick | Sean Ullmer

Light, set, and projection design
Guillermo Laporta

2023Feb12

Opus 71 Series

Part of:Touring Productions


Theater 71, Manhattan New York City

A theme-based, salon-style, cross-disciplinary series. Based in Manhattan's upper west side, our goal is to share our unique programming and intimate presentation style while encouraging a more active involvement by our audience. By engaging artists not only as performers but as educators and ambassadors for the arts, we seek to spread the joy of music and grow awareness and love of classical music as a relevant and exciting art form within the context of the 21st century.

Artists

Tao Ho, visual artist

Guillermo Laporta, flute

Josefina Urraca, piano

Program

Robert Schumann
Fantasy PiecesOp.73


Manuel de Falla
Siete Canciones Populares


Georg Telemann
Flute Sonata in F Major TWV 41:F2


Franz Schubert
Introduction and Variations D.802


Guillermo Laporta
Preludes for flute and piano

2022Dec18

Falla!

Part of:ADAMR Festival


As Quintas Auditorium, Asturias, Spain

Artists

Guillermo Laporta, flute

Josefina Urraca, piano

Program

Bela Bartok
Romanian Dances


Manuel de Falla
Siete Canciones Populares


Georg Telemann
Flute Sonata in F Major TWV 41:F2


Gabriel Faure
Fantasie Op.79


Robert Schumann
Fantasy Pieces

2022Nov5

We Can Learn

Part of:Touring Productions


Kitchener Music Society, Ontario, Canada

Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Organization founded in 1974 by Jan Narveson (a philosophy professor at the University of Waterloo).K-W Chamber Music Society presents 70+ concerts annually, performing chamber music in a highly intimate environment.

Artists

Matthew Cohen, viola

Bryan Wysocki, composer

Tao Ho, visual artist

Guillermo Laporta, flute

Josefina Urraca, piano

Program

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Trio in E flat major K.498
for flute, viola, and piano 


Robert Schumann
Fantasy Pieces
for viola and piano Op.73


Tatiana Nikolayeva
Trio Op.18
for flute, viola, and piano 


Bryan Wysocki *
We Can Learn Me Together
for flute, viola, and piano

2022Oct11

Kindred Spirit Masterclass

Part of:CreArt ED


Milford High School Theater, Mildford, CT

Masterclass presented by Kindred Spirits Arts, KSAP places special emphasis on bringing performances and master classes to children in the schools.

2022Oct8

We Can learn

Part of:Touring Productions


The Milford Theater, Mildford, CT

Performance presented by Kindred Spirits Arts, a music series presenting established and emerging artists in musical and other events in a variety of settings - often collaborative ventures with other arts and educational organizations.

Artists

Mathew Cohen, viola

Bryan Wysocki, composer

Tao Ho, visual artist

Guillermo Laporta, flute

Josefina Urraca, piano

Program

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Trio in E flat major K.498
for flute, viola, and piano 


Robert Schumann
Fantasy Pieces
for viola and piano Op.73


Tatiana Nikolayeva
Trio Op.18
for flute, viola, and piano 


Bryan Wysocki *
We Can Learn Me Together
for flute, viola, and piano

2022Sep27-29

Fragile Form

Part of:CreArt Music Festival


The Blue Gallery, Manhattan, New York

Designed as a trilogy titled "Fragile Form: I Equilibrium, II Rupture, and III Metamorphosis", it explores the fragility of our surroundings, defined by the intervention of action and fueled by time. Objects, emotions, and thoughts alter their destiny suddenly, switching from a complete state to a broken state in a fraction of a second. Should we find the equilibrium to avoid any change? Are we ready to modify our behavior and learn from the past? ⁠ Do we have the courage to transform ourselves and find new perspectives?

Program

Part I: Equilibrium


Annamaria Kowalsky *
Heart Meditation


Saint Saens
Piano Quartet in E major


Caroline Shaw *
Thousandth Orange


Enrique Granados
Piano Quintet in G Minor Op.49

Part II: Rupture


Bryan Wysocki *
We Can Learn Me together


Nico Muhly
Etude 1


Mozart
Trio in E flat major K.498


Michel van der AA
Rekindle


Tatiana Nikolayeva
Trio for flute viola and piano Op.8


Hannah Selin *
Dream Journal

Part III: Metamorphosis


Dmitri Shostakovich
Piano Trio No 1 in C Minor, Op.8

Celeste Oram *
toccata & bruise

Maurice Ravel
Piano trio in A minor

Nadia Boulanger
3 Pieces for cello and piano, No.1 Modere

2022Aug8-14

Spain Tour

Part of:ADAMR Festival


Belmonte de Miranda, Llanes, Grado, El Franco, Colunga, Soto Del barco

A project designed to revitalize rural areas bringing international projects and promoting the use of disused spaces while encouraging rural/cultural tourism in the villages. CreArtBox and ADAMR constituted a joint venture with Association for the Development of the Arts in the Rural Environment” (ADAMR). The festival included classical music concerts, talks, interviews, conferences, and video art.

Program

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Quintet K.581

II. Larghetto

IV. Allegretto con variazioni


JP Jofre *
Primavera and Universe


Johannes Brahms
Clarinet Quintet Op.115

I. Allegro

III. Andantino

Antonin Dvorak
American Quartet N.12, Op.96

I. Allegro ma non troppo


Caroline Shaw *
Blueprint

2022Jun4

Queens Rising

Part of:Queens Rising


Queens Library at Hunters Point, Queens, New York

CreArtBox will be a part of Queens Rising. A multi-disciplinary arts & culture celebration, designed to highlight our borough’s cultural & creative diversity. Taking place throughout June 2022

2022Jun2

Podcast Concert Series

Part of:Podcast Concert Series


Queens Public Library at Kew Gardens Hills

In partnership with the Queens Public Library, CreArtBox presents a live podcast music series that utilizes classical music to trigger a conversation about art culture, society, and more.

2022May27

Chutzpah! Festival, Vancouver


Vancoouver, Canada

The Chutzpah! Kibbitz Conversation Series peeks behind the velvet drapes of the classical concert hall with a program of exquisite works by composers Ernest Bloch and Paul Schoenfield. Then, join host Iris Bahr and Chutzpah! Artistic Managing Director Jessica Gutteridge for an intimate conversation with pianist Josefina Urraca and flutist Guillermo Laporta about life, love, music, and what conductors are really like.

Artists

Keir GoGwilt, Violin

Yi Qun Xu,Cello

Guillermo Laporta, flute

Josefina Urraca, piano

Program


Ernest Bloch
3 Nocturnes for Piano Trio for violin, cello & piano

I. Andante
II. Andante quieto
III. Tempestoso



Paul Schoenfeld *
Achat Sha'alti

2022May22

Chaminade Music Series

Part of:Touring Productions


Grinton I. Will Library, Yonkers, New York

Chaminade Music Club of Yonkers is celebrating its 126th Anniversary and CreArtBox will be a part of it with a program for flute and piano taken from the violin and clarinet repertoire. Janacek, Debussy, and Frank portray a wild reflection of the emotional scenery in Europe at the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st. Their music articulates profound emotions full of contrasts, indelible passages, and some of the finest melodies and harmonies ever written.

Artists

Guillermo Laporta, flute

Josefina Urraca, piano

Program

Claude Debussy
First Rhapsody


Leoš Janáček
Violin Sonata


César Franck
Sonata in A Major

2022May5

Live Podcast Music Series

Part of:CreArt Music Series


Queens Public Library at Hunters Point



Designed as a hybrid talk show / chamber music concert and published in podcast format (with a live audience), this program delves into the intriguing minds of musicians, serving as a gateway for new audiences to enter the wild and profound world of classical music.

Each episode centers around a different theme (a period of time, a specific composer, a particular piece, etc). Guest artists participate in a lively discussion moderated by a host, and with a grand piano on stage, musical examples and full pieces are performed.


2022Apr10

Wherever one turns

Part of:CreArt Music Festival


Culture Lab Theater, Queens, New York

Artists

Mari Lee, violin

Yezu Wu, violin

Yi Qun Xu, cello

Matthew Cohen, viola

Guillermo Laporta, flute

Josefina Urraca, piano

Program

Joseph Haydn
Symphony 94: Surprise
for flute, strings and piano


Joaquin Turina
Piano quartet in a minor Op.67


Cullyn Murphy *
Everywhere all ways
for flute, strings and piano


Gustav Mahler

Piano Quartet in A minor
for violin, viola, cello & piano

2022Apr9

We can learn

Part of:CreArt Music Festival


Culture Lab Theater, Queens, New York

Artists

Matthew Cohen, viola

Guillermo Laporta, flute

Josefina Urraca, piano

Program

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Trio in E flat major K.498
for flute, viola, and piano 


Robert Schumann
Fantasy Pieces
for viola and piano Op.73


Tatiana Nikolayeva
Trio Op.18
for flute, viola, and piano 


Bryan Wysocki *
We Can Learn Me Together
for flute, viola, and piano

2022Apr8

Childhood Memories

Part of:CreArt Music Festival


Culture Lab Theater, Queens, New York

Artists

Mari Lee, violin

Yi Qun Xu, cello

Josefina Urraca, piano

Program

Joseph Haydn
Trio in E Major Hob.XV/28
Allegro Moderato
Allegretto
Finale: Allegro


Annamaria Kowalsky *
Autopoiesis
for cello solo


Dmitri Shostakovich
Piano trio n. 1 in c minor Op.8
Andante


Annamaria Kowalsky *
Perpetuo
for solo violin


Franz Schubert
Notturno in E-flat major, Op. 148
for violin, cello & piano


Annamaria Kowalsky *
Childhood Memories
for toy piano


Timo Andres *
Piano Trio
for violin, cello & piano
III. Coda (made of wood)

2022Apr5

Culture Lab Live Streaming Series


Culture Lab Theater, Queens, New York

Artists

CreArtBox Ensemble

Program

Selection of the CreArtBox Music Festival

2022Mar11

LiveSOUNDS Music Series


Anna-Maria Kellen Hall, New York City

Janacek, Debussy, and Frank portray a wild reflection of the emotional scenery in Europe at the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st. Their music articulates profound emotions full of contrasts, indelible passages, and some of the finest melodies and harmonies ever written.

Artists

Guillermo Laporta, Flute

Josefina Urraca, Piano

Program

Claude Debussy

First Rhapsody

for flute and piano(original for clarinet & orchestra)


Leoš Janáček

Violin Sonata

for flute and piano (original for violin & piano)


César Franck

Sonata for Flute and Piano in A Major
for flute & piano (original for violin & piano)

2021Dec5

Pari Intervalo

Part of:CreArt Music Festival


Culture Lab Theater, Queens, New York

Artists

Keir GoGwilt, Violin

Matthew Cohen, Viola

Yi Qun Xu, Cello

Jane Yoon, Harp

Guillermo Laporta, Flute

Josefina Urraca, Piano

Program

Gustav Mahler

Piano Quartet in A minor
for violin, viola, cello & piano


Henriette Renie

Legende
for solo harp


Georg Philipp Telemann

Quartet TWV 43 g4
for flute, violin, viola & cello

II Adagio

III. Allegro


Leoš Janáček

String Quartet No.1, “Kreutzer Sonata” for flute, violin, viola & cello (.arr)

IV Con moto


Johannes Brahms

Piano Quartet No.1, Op.25 for violin, viola, cello & piano

IV. Rondo alla Zingarese. Presto


Arvo Pärt *

Pari intervallo
for flute, violin, viola, cello, piano & harp


2021Dec4

A wonderful day

Part of:CreArt Music Festival


Culture Lab Theater, Queens, New York

Artists

Keir GoGwilt,
Violin

Yi Qun Xu,
Cello

Josefina Urraca,
Piano

Sarah K. Williams,
Visual Artist

Program

Ludwig Van Beethoven

Trio Op. 11
for violin, cello & piano


Arvo Pärt *

Mirror in the mirror for violin & piano


Ernest Bloch

3 Nocturnes for Piano Trio for violin, cello & piano


Guillermo Laporta

Waltz from the opera ballet Two Roads for piano solo
dancer Mary Taylor Hennings


Edward Grieg

Andante con moto
for violin, cello & piano


Timo Andres *

Piano Trio
for violin, cello & piano

III. Coda (made of wood)

video art by Sarah K. Williams


2021Dec3

The Bringer of Pace

Part of:CreArt Music Festival


Culture Lab Theater, Queens, New York

Artists

Guillermo Laporta,
Flute

Josefina Urraca,
Piano

Nuno Marques,
Piano

Nathaniel Sullivan,
Baritone

Robert Sirvent,
Visual Artist

Program

Albert Roussel

Two poems by Ronsard for voice & flute

Nightingale, my pretty

Heaven, air and wind


Gustav Holst

The Planets for two pianos

II. Venus - The Bringer of Peace

IV. Neptune - The mystic


Manuel De Falla

Spanish folk Songs for voice & piano V. Lullaby

III. Asturian


Andre Caplet

An invisible flute
for voice, flute & piano


Phillipe Gaubert

Pagan Evening
for voice, flute & piano


John Harbison *

Flashes and Illuminations for voice & piano

    video art by Robert Sirvent


    Steve Reich *

    Piano Phase for two pianos


    2021Dec2

    Then I Knew

    Part of:CreArt Music Festival


    Culture Lab Theater, Queens, New York

    Artists

    Matthew Cohen,
    Viola

    Jane Yoon,
    Harp

    Guillermo Laporta,
    Flute

    Marieken Cochius,
    Painter

    Mary Taylor Hennings,
    Dancer

    Sara C. Sun,
    Visual Artist

    Program

    Andre Jolivet

    Petite suite
    for flute, viola & harp


    Mario Díaz de León

    Luciform
    for flute solo & electronics
    live painting video by Marieken Cochius


    Claude Debussy

    Second Sonata
    for flute, viola & harp


    Toru Takemitsu *

    And Then I Knew ‘Twas Wind for flute, viola & harp

    Video art bySara C. Sun, video artist


    2021Oct15

    Lighting the dark


    Culture Lab Theater, Queens, New York

    A piano recital that combines classical repertoire alongside new pieces by Queens composers, finding a connection between the old and the new music, surrounded by an interactive space, with video mapping and projections design.

    Program

    Greg Karnillaw *

    March [5’]

    Alone Along [4’]


    Sheree Clement *

    Preludes (selection) [13’]


    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Sonata KV 283 [15’]


    Sergei Rachmaninoff

    Moments Musicaux op. 16 (selection) [16’]


    Beata Moon *

    Submerged [4’]

    Prelude [5’]

    Artists

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Mizuko Kaji, set designer

    Sara C. Sun, video artist

    Sarah K. Williams, video artist


    2021Oct6

    Queens Preludes


    Culture Lab Theater, Queens, New York

    CreArtBox brings the world premiere of the piece Queens Preludes, a composition of 12 preludes for flute and piano written by Guillermo Laporta during COVID times exploring the concept of "looking back at memories before life-changing events".

    Program

    Guillermo Laporta *

    Queens Preludes

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Josefina Urraca, piano


    2021Aug14

    ADAMR Festival


    Leiguarda, Asturias, Spain

    A music festival in Asturias Spain connecting American and Spanish artists to develop rural areas, presenting new music and visual art.

    Program

    John Harbison *

    Flashes and Illuminations [16’]


    Felix Mendelssohn

    Piano trio op.49 [35’]


    Joseph Haydn

    Piano trio in D Major, Hob. XV:16 [12’]


    Manuel de Falla

    Seven Spanish Folksongs [13’]


    Leonard Berstein

    To What You Said


    Marcos Fernández *

    Atlantic Fantasy


    Johann Sebastian Bach

    But hence, you foolish, useless worries!

    (Aria N2 from the BWV 8 Cantanta)

    Artists

    Laude Martínez, host

    Beatriz Blanco, cello

    Nathaniel Sullivan, baritone

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Josefina Urraca, piano


    2021May1

    CreArt Music Festival


    Web Experience

    An interactive online program based around classical and contemporary repertoire for solo flute, piano, violin and cello, and baritone and piano, including Flashes and illuminations by John Harbison, Luciform by Mario Diaz de Leon, Mozart’s Sonata KV 283, Violin Chaconne and Doch weichet, ihr tollen” from BWV 8 by Bach, and Britten’s 3rd suite for cello.


    Program

    John Harbison *

    Flashes and Illuminations [16’]


    Benjamin Britten

    Third suite for cello [23’]


    Mario Diaz de Leon *

    Luciform [9’]


    Johann Sebastian Bach

    Violin Chaconne [20’]


    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Sonata KV 283 [15’]


    Guillermo Laporta *

    Preludes [40’]

    Artists

    Robert Sirvent, video artist

    Hsiao-Chu Hsia, dancer

    Sara C. Sun, video artist

    Sarah K. Williams, video artist

    Marieken Cochius, painter

    Mari Lee, violin

    Julia Yang, cello

    Nathaniel Sullivan, baritone

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Josefina Urraca, piano


    2020Feb14-15

    Two Roads


    The Tank Theater, Manhattan, New York

    Two Road materialize the inner thoughts of Elle, scrutinizing the choices that she made throughout her life in an apocryphal attempt to write a letter to a future self, a reincarnation or a future generation. Elle’s character is constructed overlapping a conglomerated of performers that fluctuate in time & space.


    Creative Team

    Concept, music, and dramaturgy by

    Guillermo Laporta *


    Scene direction and choreography by

    Tagore Gonzalez


    Set and costume design by

    Isis de Coura


    Executive Producer

    Josefina Urraca

    Cast

    Mary Taylor Hennings, dancer

    Can Wang, dancer

    Ariadne Greif, soprano

    Nathaniel Sullivan, baritone

    Julie Berndt, actress

    Josefina Urraca, piano


    2019Dec20

    Brandenburg

    Part of:CreArt Music Series


    Renee Weiller Concert Hall, Manhattan, New York

    CreArtBox collaborated with the Arte String Quartet to present a program based around Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5.

    Program

    Evan O. Adams *

    Branden Bird Can Share Too -New commission, world premiere[5’]


    Benjamin Britten

    String quartet No. 2 [30’]


    Philip Lasser *

    Ballade for flute & string quartet [9’]


    Johann Sebastian Bach

    Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 [25’]

    Artists

    Arte Quartet

    Amelia Dietrich, violin

    Harriet Langley, violin

    Emily Liu, viola 

    Matthew Chen, cello


    CreArtBox

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Michelle Ross, violin

    Gregrory Robbins, double-bass


    2019Dec1

    Awave

    Part of:Touring Productions


    Monten Hall, Tokyo, Japan

    CreArtBox presents AWAVE in Japan in collaboration with the costume and set designer Mizuko Kaji, (who previously worked at Visuality in 2016). Expect a multimedia concert experience for flute, piano, video, and electronics.

    Program

    Guillermo Laporta *

    Awave [55’]

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta *, composer and flute

    Josefina Urraca, piano


    Set and costume design by

    Mizuko Kaji


    2019Nov10

    Awave

    Part of:CreArt Music Festival


    Bay Ridge Music Series, Brookyln, New York

    Bay Ridge Concert Series is a brand new concert series taking place in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. These series enrich and celebrate the Bay Ridge Community by sponsoring an eclectic lineup of musicians and musical groups from jazz, classical, latin, and folk genres.

    Program

    Guillermo Laporta *

    Awave [55’]

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta *, composer and flute

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    2019Oct5

    Bilitis

    Part of:CreArt Music Series


    Renee Weiler Concert Hall, Manhattan, New York

    CreArtBox and Parhelion Trio join forces to kick off their 2019/20 concert series in an evening inspired by Claude Debussy’s Songs of Bilitis.

    Program

    Philip Glass *

    Music in Similar Motion [12’]


    Seong Ae Kim *

    New commission [10’]


    Ludwig van Beethoven

    Sonata in D op.6 [6’]


    Claude Debussy

    The Songs of Bilitis [17’]


    Camille Saint-Saëns

    Tarantelle, Op.6 [7’]

    Artists

    Parhelion Trio

    Sarah Carrier, flute

    Ashleé Miller, clarinet

    Andrea Christie, piano


    CreArtBox

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Nuno Marques, Piano and Celesta

    Jacopo Rampini, Reciter


    2019Sep1

    Two Roads

    Part of:CreArt Music Festival


    Plaxall Gallery, Queens, New York

    Two Road is a chamber opera for mezzo-soprano, physical actor, choir & dance ensemble, electronic, piano, percussions and movable set. Although framed as an opera due to his musical nature, this performance embraces the set, the choreography, and the light and sound design, as part of the dramaturgy elements that are written in the “libretto” following a parallel creative process.

    Creative Team

    Concept, music, and dramaturgy by

    Guillermo Laporta *


    Scene direction and choreography by

    Tagore Gonzalez


    Set and costume design by

    Isis de Coura


    Music direction by

    Josefina Urraca

    Cast

    Mary Taylor Hennings, dancer

    Can Wang, dancer

    Rosalie van Wamel, dancer

    Ariadne Greif, soprano

    Julie Berndt, actress

    Josefina Urraca, piano


    2019Aug31

    End Of Time

    Part of:CreArt Music Festival


    Plaxall Gallery, Queens, New York

    On August 31st, we presented one of the most emotionally weighted pieces of music ever written, Quartet for the End of Time by Olivier Messiaen, alongside Mandalas in the Rubble by Dai Wei.

    Program

    Dai Wei *

    Mandalas in the Rubble, NY premiere [8’]


    Olivier Messiaen

    Quartet for the End of Time [50’]

    Artists

    Mari Lee, violin

    Julia Yang, cello

    Jonathan Cohen, clarinet

    Josefina Urraca, piano


    2019Aug30

    Memories

    Part of:CreArt Music Festival


    Plaxall Gallery, Queens New York

    We joined forces with the cellist Julia Yang to present music written for flute, cello, and piano by Haydn, Mendelssohn, and Ned Rorem.

    Program

    Felix Mendelssohn

    Piano trio op.49 [35’]


    Joseph Haydn

    Piano trio in D Major, Hob. XV:16 [12’]


    Ned Rorem *

    Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano [10’]

    Artists

    Julia Yang, cello

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Guillermo Laporta, flute


    2019Jul1-7

    Residency at Avaloch Farm Music Institute

    Avaloch Farm Institute provides musicians to have the time and space to work intensively on repertoire, prepare for recordings, concerts or competitions, work with composers on commissions, and forge or reconnect to a group musical identity.

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    2019Mar31

    Studio recording AWAVE


    Oktaven audio studio

    CreArtBox came back to Oktaven audiO to record their new CD, Awave.

    Artists

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Guillermo Laporta *, composer and flute

    2019Mar1

    Memories

    Part of:CreArt Music Series


    Renee Weiller Hall, Manhattan, New York

    Music by Pulitzer Award winner, Ned Rorem, Mendelssohn, and Haydn, performed by CreArtBox.

    Program

    Elif Ebru Sakar *

    Memories

    Felix Mendelssohn

    Piano trio op.49

    Philippe Gaubert

    Trois Aquarelles

    Joseph Haydn

    Piano trio in D Major, Hob. XV:16

    Ned Rorem *

    Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano

    Artists

    Julia Yang, cello

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Edjo Wheeler, sculptor

    2019Jan17-20

    Chamber Music America: 2019 National Conference

    CMA’s National Conference is an annual gathering providing ensemble music professionals the opportunity to hear inspiring speakers, engage with industry leaders, network with peers, and more.


    2019Jan18

    AWAVE WITHIN

    Part of:CreArt Music Series


    Renee Weiller Concert Hall, Manhattan, New York

    Greenwich House Music and CreArtBox music group, supported by the Amphion Foundation, presented a performance with music by Meredith Monk, Guillermo Laporta, Copland, Poulenc, Mompou, and Telemann, with the collaboration of the Italian-American actor, Jacopo Rampini.

    Program

    Francis Poulenc

    Sonata for Flute and Piano

    Guillermo Laporta *

    AWAVE for flute piano & electronic

    Meredith Monk *

    Gotham Lullaby

    Georg Philipp Telemann

    Sonata For Recorder & Harpsichord In F Major

    Aaron Copland

    Duo for flute & piano

    Frank Martin

    Ballade for flute and piano

    Artists

    Jacopo Rampini, actor

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Guillermo Laporta, flute


    2018Dec11

    Flute and piano recital


    Grinton I. Will Public Library

    Chaminade Club invited CreArtBox to present a concert with music for flute and piano.

    Program

    Manuel de Falla

    Seven Spanish Folksongs (selection)

    Ottorino Respighi

    Violin Sonata in B minor

    I. Moderato

    J.S. Bach

    Flute Sonata in E major, BWV 1035

    I. Adagio ma non tanto

    II. Allegro

    Cécile Chaminade

    Flute Concertino in D major, Op. 107

    Francis Poulenc

    Sonata for flute and piano

    François Borne

    Fantaisie brillante sur "Carmen"

    Artists

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Presened by

    Chaminade Club

    2018Dec8-9

    PLAYFUL


    Anthology Film Archives, Manhattan, New York

    Composer Greg Karnilaw and videographer Augusta Palmer invited CreArtBox to perform music written for several short films.

    Program

    Music by Greg Karnilaw *

    Nugatory

    Breath

    Breath reprise

    Tara episode I

    Tara episode II

    Child’s play

    March

    About Seven

    Whimsical

    Aye-Aye

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Jonathan Cohen, clarinet

    Brigid Coleridge, violin

    Julia Yang, cello

    Doug Perry, percussion

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    2018Sep2

    Just as they are

    Part of:CreArt Music Festival


    Plaxall Gallery, Queens New York

    "Just As They Are" presented the full core ensemble of CreArtBox (flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano) with full-scale set design and a unique visual approach. This was the finale of the CreArt Festival. The repertoire included music by Anna Clyne, Joshua Penman, Johannes Brahms, Márcos Fernandez, Georg Philipp Telemann, and David Lang.

    Program

    Claude Debussy (arr. Michael Webster)

    Petite Suite

    David Lang *

    Sweet air

    Telemann

    Third Paris Quartet (TWV 43: G4)

    Anna Clyne *

    Just as they are

    Brahms

    Trio op.114

    Joshua Penman *

    Dawnlight

    Marcos Fernandez *

    Eclipse

    Artists

    Marissa Maislen, dancer and choreographer

    Mélanie Clapiès, violin

    Julia Yang, cello

    Jonathan Cohen, clarinet

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Guillermo Laporta, flute


    2018Sep1

    Awave

    Part of:CreArt Music Festival


    Plaxall Gallery, Queens New York

    The festival hosted the presentation of Guillermo Laporta’s Awave, which blends years of opera, symphonic and chamber music performances with multimedia sound design and sound track composition. The performance presented a collection of pieces written for VR experiences, theatrical sound design and video games. It also featured the world premiere of 10 new pieces for flute, piano and electronics.

    Program

    Guillermo Laporta *

    AWAVE for flute piano and electronics

    Jacob TV *

    Lipstick

    Marcos Fernandez *

    Mikado

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, solo flute and composer

    Josefina Urraca, piano


    2018Aug31

    Folk culture

    Part of:CreArt Music Festival


    Plaxall Gallery, Queens New York

    “Folk Culture”, explored music written for violin, cello and piano, and popular tunes in classical music. Repertoire included: Beethoven’s Kakadu variations op. 121a, Rachmaninoff’s Trio Elegiaque number 1, Franck Martin’s Trio on Irish Folk Tunes, and Dvorak’s Dumky Trio.

    Program

    Frank Martin

    Trio on Irish Folk Tunes

    Antonín Dvořák

    Dumky trio

    Ludwig van Beethoven

    Kakadu variations op.121a

    Rachmaninoff

    Trio Elegiaque n. 1

    Artists

    Mélanie Clapiès, violin

    Julia Yang, cello

    Josefina Urraca, piano


    2018Jun25

    CreArtED Inauguration


    Plaxall Gallery, Queens New York

    CreArt ED is a modern music education program crafted to spread the love and values of music through engaging and collaborative programs in the 5 boroughs of New York.

    Program

    Enesco

    Cantabile et Presto

    Bartok

    Romanian Folk Dances

    Aaron Copland

    Duo for Flute and Piano

    Frank Martin

    Ballade for Flute and Piano

    Artists

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Presented by

    Plaxall Art Gallery

    2018May8

    Chaminade Club


    Grinton I. Will Library, Yomkers, New York

    Chaminade Club invited CreArtBox's musicians Mélanie Clapiès and Josefina Urraca to present a concert with French music for violin and piano.

    Program

    Massenet

    Thaïs Meditation

    Chaminade

    Rondeau

    Faure

    Après un rêve

    Franck

    Violin Sonata

    Debussy

    Violin Sonata

    Satie

    Gymnopedies

    Gounod

    Ave Maria

    Artists

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Mélanie Clapiès, violin

    Presened by

    Chaminade Club

    2018Apr29

    Arts Month at Ethical


    Society for Ethical Culture, Manhattan, New York

    A humanist community dedicated to ethical relationships, social justice, and environmental stewardship for over 142 years.

    Program

    Bach

    Flute sonata in E flat Major

    Faure

    Après un rêve

    Jacob TV *

    Lipstick

    Marcos Fernandez *

    Northumbrian

    Enesco

    Cantabile et Presto

    Artists

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Presented by

    New York Society for Ethical Culture

    2018Mar30

    Mahler 4th Symphony

    Part of:CreArt Music Series



    Society for Ethical Culture, Manhattan, New York

    While a full orchestra usually performs Mahler’s most popular symphony, Erwin Stein helped bring it to life for chamber orchestra in this unique arrangement. We were thrilled about the opportunity to collaborate to perform this masterpiece with Le Train Bleu, and conductor Ransom Wilson.

    Program

    Martin Bresnick *

    My Twentieth Century

    Gustav Mahler

    4th Symphony arr.Erwin Stein

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Jonathan Cohen, clarinet

    Tim Gocklin, oboe

    Mélanie Clapiès, violin

    Alex Shiozaki, violin

    Colin Brook, viola

    Julia Yang, cello

    Greg Robbins, double-bass

    Victor Cacesse, percussion

    Nuno Da Silva, piano

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Janna Baty, soprano


    2018Jan26

    Penman/Beethoven/Debussy/Dessner


    Society for Ethical Culture, Manhattan, New York

    Part of:CreArt Music Series

    CreArtBox continued its mission working with living composers presenting a new piece written by the American Composer, Joshua Penman. The performance included a brief pre-concert talk by the Beethoven scholar and biographer Lewis Lockwood.

    Program

    Beethoven

    Kakadu variations op. 121a

    Bryce Dessner *

    Murder Ballades

    Claude Debussy (arr. Michael Webster)

    Petite Suite

    Joshua Penman *

    Moontides (World Premiere)

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Nick Gallas, clarinet

    Mélanie Clapiès, violin

    Julia Yang, cello

    Doug Perry, percussion

    Josefina Urraca, piano


    2017Nov18

    Bay Ridge Concert Serie

    Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

    A brand new concert series taking place in Brooklyn aims ti enrich and celebrate the Bay Ridge Community by sponsoring an eclectic lineup of musicians and musical groups from jazz, classical, Latin, and folk genres.

    Program

    Debussy

    Violin Sonata (transcibed for flute)

    Ottorino Respighi

    Violin Sonata (transcibed for flute)

    Bartok

    Romanian Dances

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Presented by

    Bay Ridge Concert Series

    2017Oct26

    Jofre/Cage/Schmitt/Lang/Telemann/Laporta/Rachmaninoff

    Part of:CreArt Music Series


    Society for Ethical Culture, Manhattan, New York

    CreArtBox collaborated with JP Jofre who has been repeatedly highlighted by the New York Times and praised as one of today’s leading artists by Great Performers at Lincoln Center.

    Program

    John Cage

    Melodies No. 3 & 6

    Florent Schmitt

    Pour presque tous les temps (III movement)

    David Lang*

    Short Fall

    Georg Philipp Telemann

    The fourth book of Quartets (selection)

    Guillermo Laporta *

    Craziest Things (World Premiere)

    Sergei Rachmaninoff

    Trio élégiaque No.1 in G minor

    JP Jofre *

    Como el Agua & Universe

    Artists

    Brigid Coleridge, violin

    Julia Yang, cello

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Josefina Urraca, piano


    2017Oct6

    Piano recital


    Opera America Center, Manhattan, New York

    Josefina Urraca performed solo piano repertoire by Rachmaninoff, Haydn, and Albeniz.

    Program

    Haydn

    Piano Sonata Hob: XVI/34 e minor

    Rachmaninoff

    Piano Sonata op. 36, n.2

    Albeniz

    El Albaicin

    Marcos Fernandez *

    Northumbrian

    Artists

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    2017May18

    Timo Andres, Anna Clyne, David Lang, Dvorak and Telemann

    Part of:CreArt Music Series


    Society for Ethical Culture, Manhattan, New York

    The New York Society for Ethical Culture and CreArtBox presented a new edition of the CreArt Music Series. In this third edition, CreArtBox performed music by David Lang, Meredith Monk, Anna Clyne (New York premiere of Just As They Are), Timo Andres, Joshua Penman (World premiere of Dawnlight), Dvorak, and Telemann.

    Program

    Anna Clyne *

    Just As They are

    Timo Andres *

    Formal Conceits

    Joshua Penman *

    Dawnlight (World Premiere)

    David Lang *

    Sweet Air

    Dvorak

    Dumky trio

    Telemann

    Flute quartets (selection)

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Nick Gallas, clarinet

    Johnna Wu, violin

    Julia Yang, cello

    Josefina Urraca, piano


    2016Dec2-3

    Visuality VII

    Part of:Touring Productions


    Queens Theatre, Queens, New York

    Visuality is a music and theater production which develops a narrative inspired by studies by Sigmund Freud and Carl Rogers, where a psychoanalyst explores the deepest thoughts of his mind through music, poetry, and observation.

    Program

    Marcos Fernandez *

    Eclipse and Northumbrian

    Debussy

    Piano trio in g minor

    Joshua Penman *

    Mariri

    Sebastian Currier *

    Selection from Verge and Static

    Paul Moravec *

    Time Gallery

    Jacob TV *

    Lipstick

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Jonathan Cohen, clarinet

    Clara Vazquez, violin

    Mindy Asher, cello

    Robby Bowen, percussion

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Marissa Maislen, dancer and choreographer

    Jacopo Rampini, actor

    Mizuko Kaji, costume designer

    Presented by

    Queens Theatre


    2016Nov4

    Reynolds, Luke Dubois, Meredith Monk,Messiaen, Marcos Fernandez and Frank Martin

    Part of:CreArt Music Series


    Mary Flager Cary Hall, Manhattan, New York

    CreArtBox presented the second edition of the CreArt Music Series with two guests: violinist and composer Todd Reynolds and video artist Luke Dubois. On these performances, audiences of all ages gathered together to experience a unique event where classical music meets visual art creating an exceptional experience.

    Program

    Marcos Fernandez *

    Mikado and Northumbrian

    Messiaen

    Quartet for the end of time

    Todd Reynolds *

    Outerborought

    David Lang *

    Killer

    Meredith Monk *

    Gotham Lullaby

    Frank Martin

    Ballade

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Todd Reynolds, violin

    Luke DuBois,video artist


    2016Sep30

    Currier/Gaubert/Beethoven/Penman/Greenstein

    Part of:CreArt Music Series


    Mary Flager Hall, Manhattan, New York

    CreArtBox presented the first edition of the CreArt Music Series with three guest composers: Sebastian Currier, Judd Greenstein, and Joshua Penman. CreArtBox performed their music among Gaubert and Beethoven' compositions.

    Program

    Beethoven

    Quintet for Piano and Winds

    Philippe Gaubert

    3 Aquarelles

    Judd Greenstein *

    Untitled (finding something special)

    Sebastian Currier *

    Selection from Verge and Static

    Joshua Penman *

    Mariri-World Premier

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute and projection design

    Jonathan Cohen, clarinet

    Clara Vazquez, violin

    Yves Dharamraj, cello

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Pam Larson, video artist

    2016Jan7

    Chamber Music America Showcase


    Le Poisson Rouge, Manhattan, New York

    Winners of the Chamber Music Competition, sponsored by the University of South Carolina in collaboration with Chamber Music America, is the country’s only major chamber music competition in which the judging criteria include both artistic excellence and innovative event design.

    Program

    Beethoven

    Quintet for Piano and Winds

    Georg Crumb *

    Vox Balaenae

    Marcos Fernandez *

    Eclipse

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Anton Rist, clarinet

    Clara Vazquez, violin

    Yves Dharamraj, cello

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Presented by

    Chamber Music America Showcase

    2015Oct16

    Debussy & Respighi


    Steinway Concert Hall, Manhattan, New York

    This CD, with its ardor for the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, reimagines the music for violin and piano of Claude Debussy and Ottorino Respighi, expanding it into the repertoire of the modern flute. The recordign was made in the Summer of 2016 at Oktaven Studios, New York City.

    Program

    Debussy

    Violin Sonata (transcibed for flute)

    Ottorino Respighi

    Violin Sonata (transcibed for flute)

    Bartok

    Romanian Dances

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Presented by

    Steinway Concert Hall


    2015May9-11

    Visuality VI


    Clemente Soto Velez, Manhattan, New York

    VISUALITY VI was almost an identical production to Visuality 5. CreArtBox was a resident ensemble at the Flamboyan Theater at the Clemente Soto Velez in New York City. This project is the last one before shifting into a scripted production the following year.

    Program

    Marcos Fernandez *

    Eclipse and Northumbrian

    Debussy

    Piano trio in g minor

    Jacob TV *

    Lipstick

    Sebastian Currier *

    Selection from Verge and Static

    Paul Moravec *

    Time Gallery

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Anton Rist, clarinet

    Keir Gogwilt, violin

    Yves Dharamraj, cello

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Morgelyn Tenbeth-ward, dancer and choreographer

    Rick Cekovsky, actor

    Jen Fok, lighting designer

    Presented by

    Clemente Soto Velez


    2015May3

    A is for Aye Aye


    Michiko Studios, Manhattan, New York

    CreArtBox recorded the soundtrack for this short film. A young girl named Iris is transformed by her encounter with an engraving from a nineteenth-century book. Tired of the offerings of the virtual world, nine-year-oldd Iris wanders down Fifth Avenue and into the New York Public Library’s Picture Collection.

    Program

    Greg Karnilaw *

    A is for Aye Aye

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Colin Brook, viola

    Keir Gogwilt, violin

    Yves Dharamraj, cello

    Josefina Urraca, piano


    2015Mar13-14

    Visuality V


    The Tank Theater, Manhattanm New York

    VISUALITY V continued the evolution of a multimedia concert that explores the visual aspects of music. Each piece explores how light and sound can intersect in their purest form. Visuality was considered an ongoing series that explored the concert of “Visual Concert”.

    Program

    Marcos Fernandez *

    Eclipse and Northumbrian

    Debussy

    Piano trio in g minor

    Jacob TV *

    Lipstick

    Sebastian Currier *

    Selection from Verge and Static

    Paul Moravec *

    Time Gallery

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Anton Rist, clarinet

    Keir Gogwilt, violin

    Yves Dharamraj, cello

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Morgelyn Tenbeth-ward, dancer and choreographer

    Rick Cekovsky, actor

    Jen Fok, lighting designer

    Presented by

    The Tank Theater


    2014Nov6-7

    Visuality IV


    Artisphere Theater, Arlington, Virginia

    VISUALITY is a multimedia concert that explores the visual aspects of music. Each piece explores how light and sound can intersect in their purest form. Visuality was considered an ongoing series that explored the concert of “Visual Concert”.

    Program

    Marcos Fernandez *

    Eclipse and Northumbrian

    Debussy

    Piano trio in g minor

    Jacob TV *

    Lipstick

    Sebastian Currier *

    Selection from Verge and Static

    Paul Moravec *

    Time Gallery

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Anton Rist, clarinet

    Keir Gogwilt, violin

    Miho Zaitsu, cello

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Morgelyn Tenbeth-ward, dancer and choreographer

    Rick Cekovsky, actor

    Jen Fok, lighting designer

    Presented by

    Artisphere Theater, D.C.


    2014Nov4

    Visuality III


    Cervantes Institute, Manhattan New York

    The three first productions of Visuality were the genesis of a music series that explored the visual aspects of music with a narrative voice guiding the audience through and almost meditative journey. This project evolved into a new scripted production during a total of 7 productions from 2014 to 2016.

    Program

    Marcos Fernandez *

    Eclipse and Northumbrian

    Debussy

    Piano trio in g minor

    Jacob TV *

    Lipstick

    Sebastian Currier *

    Selection from Verge and Static

    Paul Moravec *

    Time Gallery

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Anton Rist, clarinet

    Keir Gogwilt, violin

    Miho Zaitsu, cello

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Morgelyn Tenbeth-ward, dancer and choreographer

    Rick Cekovsky, actor

    Jen Fok, lighting designer

    Presented by

    PlayLoud Music Festival

    2014May23

    Visuality II


    Mary Flager Cary Hall, Manhattan New York

    The three first productions of Visuality were the genesis of a music series that explored the visual aspects of music with a narrative voice guiding the audience through and almost meditative journey. This project evolved into a new scripted production during a total of 7 productions from 2014 to 2016.

    Program

    Marcos Fernandez *

    Eclipse and Northumbrian

    Debussy

    Piano trio in g minor

    JP Jofre *

    Como el Agua & Universe

    Michael Torke *

    The telephone book

    Paul Moravec *

    Time Gallery

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Tagore Gonzalez, clarinet

    Doori Na, violin

    Yves Dharamraj, cello

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Morgelyn Tenbeth-ward, dancer and choreographer

    Rick Cekovsky, actor


    2014May21

    Visuality I


    Spectrum, Manhattan New York

    The three first productions of Visuality were the genesis of a music series that explored the visual aspects of music with a narrative voice guiding the audience through and almost meditative journey. This project evolved into a new scripted production during a total of 7 productions from 2014 to 2016.

    Program

    Marcos Fernandez *

    Eclipse and Northumbrian

    Debussy

    Piano trio in g minor

    JP Jofre *

    Como el Agua & Universe

    Michael Torke *

    The telephone book

    Paul Moravec *

    Time Gallery

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Tagore Gonzalez, clarinet

    Doori Na, violin

    Yves Dharamraj, cello

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Morgelyn Tenbeth-ward, dancer and choreographer

    Rick Cekovsky, actor

    Presented by

    Spectrum


    2013Dec7

    Paris a.m.


    Gershwin Hotel, Manhattan New York

    Paris a.m., a production that explores how the city of Paris and its artists inspired the age of Impressionism. The show interweave visual projections and actors reciting French poetry within the chamber music of Debussy, Roussel, and Pierne.

    Program

    Albert Roussel

    Serenade Op. 30

    Claude Debussy

    Sonata for Flute, Viola y Harp

    Gabriel Pierné

    Voyage au pays du Tendre

    Artists

    Keir GoGwilt, violin

    Nathan Schram, viola

    Yves Dharamraj, cello

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Jane Yoon, harp

    Presented by

    Gershwin Hotel


    2013Dec10

    Paris a.m.


    Cervantes Institute, Manhattan New York

    Paris a.m., a production that explores how the city of Paris and its artists inspired the age of Impressionism. The show interweave visual projections and actors reciting French poetry within the chamber music of Debussy, Roussel, and Pierne.

    Program

    Albert Roussel

    Serenade Op. 30

    Claude Debussy

    Sonata for Flute, Viola y Harp

    Gabriel Pierné

    Voyage au pays du Tendre

    Artists

    Keir GoGwilt, violin

    Nathan Schram, viola

    Yves Dharamraj, cello

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Jane Yoon, harp

    Presented by

    PlayLoud Music Festival


    2013Aug11

    Opera America Center


    National Opera America Center, Manhattan, New York

    A new ensemble devoted to multidisciplinary events makes its debut with a concert designed by flutist Guillermo Laporta, who gathers a handful of very sharp freelance musician.

    Program

    Marcos Fernandez *

    Eclipse and Northumbrian

    Debussy

    Piano trio in g minor

    JP Jofre *

    Como el Agua & Universe

    Georg Crumb *

    Vox Balaenae

    Jacob TV *

    Jesus is coming

    Artists

    JP Jofre, bandoneon and composer

    Yves Dharamraj, cello

    Nathan Schram, viola

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Eve Chan, dancer and choreographer

    Yung-Li Chen, dancer and choreographer

    Julia Griffin, painter

    Samuel Krichmar, illustrator

    Stage, lighting and projection design by Guillermo Laporta


    2011-12Tour

    Noctum

    Part of:Touring Productions & Live Art Shows


    Spanish Tour

    An opera commissioned by Cre.Art Project during the artist residency program in Oviedo Asturias. Co-produced by Cre.Art Project, Audiencia Theater, Barakaldo Theater and San Francisco Concert Hall.

    Program

    Marcos Fernandez *

    Opera Noctum

    Artists

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Luis Miguel Garcia, viola

    Alvaro Llorente, cello

    Tagore Gonzalez, clarinet

    Eugenia Enguita, singer

    Miguel Branca, actor

    Vicky and Angel, aerealist

    Diego and Elena, aerealist

    Josefina Urraca, piano


    2009-10Tour

    London The Show

    Part of:Touring Productions & Live Art Shows


    Spanish Tour

    A musical theater production with more the 100 artists involved. Combining cinema and live theater with live jazz, drum & bass, indian, classical music, contemporary dance, acrobats, video mapping and narrative.

    Creative Team

    Tagore González y Guillermo Laporta

    Roger Juliá

    Agustín Arrazola

    Marcos Fernández * / Ander García *

    Carla Orete

    Lazul Estudios / Charle-Henri Belleville / Charles H. Joslain

    Julia Skupny / Israel Rodríguez

    Cre.Art Project / Ganga Producciones / Lazul Estudios

    Artists

    Toni González / Roger Zanuy Igor Santos

    Julia Cortés / Francesc Fernández

    Sergi Orduña / Wendy García

    Insomnia Company, dance

    Natalia Calderón, singer

    Mayka Edjo, singer

    Guillermo Alvarez, guitar

    Ander García – Double bass

    Gito Maletá – Piano

    Luis Caruana – Bandoneon

    Carlos Úrbez – Sitar

    Miguel Ángel «PT» – Drums

    David Romano – Percussion




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    August 31st, 2019

    Memories


    September 1st 2019

    End Of Times


    Dai Wei

    Mandalas in the Rubble, NY premier

    Olivier Messiaen - Quartet for the End of Time

    I - Crystal liturgy

    II - Vocalise, for the Angel who announces the end of time

    III - Abyss of birds

    IV - Interlude

    V - Praise to the eternity of Jesus

    VI - Dance of fury, for the seven trumpets

    VII - Tangle of rainbows, for the Angel who announces the end of time

    VIII - Praise to the immortality of Jesus

    September 2nd 2019

    Two Roads


    Queens, New York: Long Island City-based performing arts organization, CreArtBox, announces its second annual music festival. The festival strives to present classical and contemporary music in a modern way, using eclectic programming and a strong visual component to engage and enthuse audience members. Taking place during three evenings across Labor Day Weekend (August 30th - September 1st), the festival will be hosted at the 12,000 square foot Plaxall Gallery (5-25 46th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101).

    This edition is presented in collaboration with LIC Artists and supported by the Queens Council on the Arts and the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain. Last year CreArtBox hosted a sold-out classical music festival that celebrated the vibrant and growing community of LIC by bringing great music to a new and younger audience. 

    Directed by flutist Guillermo Laporta and pianist Josefina Urraca, this edition features performances of both classic and new repertoire accompanied by theatre design, dance, and video projection, including Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time, Wei Dai’s Mandalas in the Rubble, Mendelssohn, Haydn & Rorem’ piano trios, and the world premiere of Two Roads, an interdisciplinary chamber opera for mezzo-soprano, physical actor, choir, dance ensemble, electronics, piano, percussion, and a movable set.

    Queens-based organization CreArtBox presents an array of international artists including violinist Adelya Nartadjieva, cellist Julia Yang, clarinetist Jonathan Cohen, flutist Guillermo Laporta, pianist Josefina Urraca, theater director & choreographer Tagore Gonzalez, set & costume designer Isis de Coura, and a cast of 7 dancers, physical actors, and singers.

    These performances open the CreArtBox 2019/20 season, that will continue with a residency at the Renee Weiler Concert Hall and the DiMenna Center, a full-stage production at The Tank Theater, and multiple performances in Boston, Chicago, and Tokyo. Season highlights include Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring, Maurice Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro, Sebastian Currier’s Remix, Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, and the world premieres of three newly commissioned pieces by Wei Dai, Evan O. Adams, and Brian Shank

    Concerts Schedule


    Friday, August 30th, 2019, 8:00pm

    Memories


    As the opening concert of CreArt’s 2019 music festival, Julia Yang, Josefina Urraca, and Guillermo Laporta present three different takes on the classic piano trio from three different musical eras. The program will move from the dramatic romanticism of Felix Mendelssohn to the high classicism of Haydn, and conclude with the intensity of Ned Rorem’s 1960 work for the ensemble. This opening night showcases the eclecticism of CreArt’s programming and the versatility of their performers and will take place on Friday, August 30th at 8:00 p.m.

    Program

    Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847)

    Piano trio op.49 [35’]

    Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809)

    Piano trio in D Major, Hob. XV:16 [12’]

    Ned Rorem (1923 - )

    Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano [10’]

    Artists

    Julia Yang, cello

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Guillermo Laporta, flute

    Saturday, August 31st, 2019, 8:00pm

    End Of Time


    CreArt presents two works brimming with hope despite being steeped in tragedy by French composer Oliver Messiaen and Chinese composer Dai Wei. Written while a prisoner in a German prisoner-of-war camp in the midst of World War II and premiered by his fellow prisoners and himself, Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time confronts the reality of some of the darkest moments in our history while remaining hopeful through his own deeply-held religious beliefs. Wei’s Mandalas in the Rubble examines the natural destruction of many of Nepal’s temples at the hands of an earthquake in 2015 and celebrates the many Nepali people continuing to worship among the rubble with a genuine sense of hope. Mari Lee, Julia Yang, Jonathan Cohen, and Josefina Urraca will perform this emotionally weighted program Saturday, August 31st at 8:00 p.m.

    Program

    Dai Wei (1989 - )

    Mandalas in the Rubble, NY premiere [8’]

    Olivier Messiaen (1908 - 1992)

    Quartet for the End of Time [50’]

    Artists

    Mari Lee, violin

    Julia Yang, cello

    Jonathan Cohen, clarinet

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    Sunday, September 1st, 2019, 8:00pm

    Two Roads


    This collaboration between the composer, musicians, choreographer, and designer sees its world premiere on the final night on CreArt’s music festival. Featuring two sopranos, a physical actor, a choir, a dance ensemble, electronics, piano, percussion, and a movable set, this collaboration will end the festival with a spectacle that can’t be missed. Though framed as a chamber opera, Two Roads wholeheartedly embraces its interdisciplinary nature, following a parallel creative process that showcases each aspect in earnest and displays CreArt at its best. Guillermo Laporta, Tagore Gonzalez, Isis de Coura, and Josefina Urraca present this final program on Sunday, September 1st at 8:00 p.m.

    Creative Team

    Concept, music, and dramaturgy by

    Guillermo Laporta

    Scene direction and choreography by

    Tagore Gonzalez

    Set and costume design by

    Isis de Coura

    Music direction by

    Josefina Urraca

    Artists

    Mary Taylor Hennings, dancer

    Can Wang, dancer

    Rosalie van Wamel, dancer

    Ariadne Greif, soprano

    Julie Berndt, actress

    Josefina Urraca, piano

    The artists

    Musicians, cast and designers


    CreArt Festival, a brand new classical music festival that merges classical chamber music with contemporary dance, theater and immersive sound, light and projection design, is presenting its second edition this summer in Long Island City.

    Ariadne Greif

    Soprano

    Can Wang

    Dancer

    Dai Wei

    Composer

    Guillermo Laporta

    Flute

    Isis de Coura

    Set and costume design

    Jonathan Cohen

    Clarinet

    Josefina Urraca

    Piano

    Julia Yang

    Cello

    Julie Berndt

    Actress

    Mari Lee

    Violin

    Mary Taylor Hennings

    Dancer

    Rosalie van Wamel

    Dancer

    Tagore González

    Scene direction and choreography

    Interdisciplinary experiences

    CLASSICAL MUSIC | THEATRICAL DESIGN | DANCE | MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENCE