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A polished, underground contemporary classical act.
Described as “virtuosic and utterly mesmerizing” by The Guardian and praised for “revitalizing the world of contemporary music” by The Washington Post, Sandbox Percussion has established itself as a leading proponent for contemporary percussion chamber music. Brought together by their love of chamber music and the simple joy of playing together, Sandbox Percussion captivates audiences with performances that are both visually and aurally stunning. Through compelling collaborations with composers and performers, Jonathan Allen, Victor Caccese, Ian Rosenbaum and Terry Sweeney seek to engage a wider audience for classical music. Sandbox Percussion has collaborated with numerous leading composers including John Luther Adams, Andy Akiho, Christopher Cerrone, Viet Cuong, Amy Beth Kirsten, David Lang, and many more. Recent highlights include performances throughout the United States and in the United Kingdom at the Vale of Glamorgan festival in Cardiff, Tippet Rise Art Center, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Institute for Advanced Study, and Emerald City Music, as well as with the Curtis Symphony, Albany Symphony, and Brooklyn Wind Symphony.
Sandbox Percussion plays contemporary classical and minimalist chamber music, specializing in innovative percussion quartet repertoire.
The ensemble consists of percussionists Jonathan Allen, Victor Caccese, Ian Rosenbaum, and Terry Sweeney.
Their 2021 album Seven Pillars received two GRAMMY nominations for Best Chamber Music Performance and Best Contemporary Classical Composition.
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