X ENSEMBLE presents the Premiere of "SUNSET VARIATION" by Neil Alexander

The X Ensemble returns this month for a very unique performance titled “Sunset Variation”, a new Site & Event specific work composed for the 2018 Dusklit Interactive Art Festival at the Seligmann Homestead in Sugarloaf NY.

The piece features 7 musicians - 1 representing each season, with the 5th, 6th & 7th representing the Earth, Sun and moon, while collectively representing the days of the week. It begins with 3 musicians in a central location (the “stage”), with another 4 scattered around the extensive grounds of the festival. The wandering musicians roam among the festival attendees, improvising on various themes and the energy they encounter, gradually approaching the stage to coincide with the moment of Sunset. As the music builds in intensity the entire ensemble joins together for the climax of the work which coincides precisely with the setting sun at 8:05 pm. The intensity of the music then begins to unwind and as darkness falls the musicians weave a musical web to match the cloak of approaching darkness. The entire piece is projected to take approx. 45 minutes.

The players for this performance are: Carlo Nicolau, Violin - Daniel Frankhuizen, Cello - Brad Hubbard, Flute - Steven Frieder, Clarinet - Rhema Mangus, horn - Todd Isler, percussion - Neil Alexander, keyboards & synthesizers.

DUSKLIT is the East Coast's one night interactive art festival. With twilight as a backdrop, DUSKLIT 2018 features 38 immersive installations, performances, and site-specific environments by 64 artists from Canada and across the United States.

Featuring performance art, new media, music, dance, poetry, and interdisciplinary collaborations, DUSKLIT projects include elaborate environments, interactive sound installations, roving dance performances, and other experiential offerings. By engaging in these installations, visitors join the festival as an essential collaborative element, bringing DUSKLIT to life. The festival takes place outdoors on the Seligmann Homestead. The interdisciplinary, multisensory nature of DUSKLIT projects makes the festival accessible to visitors of all ages and backgrounds.

Tickets are $15 (less for students and children)