Looking to immerse yourself in classical music this weekend? From computer-generated sounds composed in decades past to a concert celebrating female composers, this weekend's event lineup offers orchestral and chamber music buffs plenty to enjoy.
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Currents: Columbia Computer Music Center Showcase
Saturday morning, immerse yourself in sounds preserved in the archives of Columbia University's Library for the Performing Arts. The director of the Computer Music Center, Seth Cluett, will guide guests through a sensory experience exploring famous computer-generated masterworks — such as Charles Dodges' "Earth's Magnetic Fields," composed in 1969 — as well as modern compilations from Columbia's current students.
When: Saturday, March 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Vincent Astor Gallery, 111 Amsterdam Ave.
Admission: Free; donations encouraged
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Canten a Coro
Come Saturday evening, enjoy a performance by The Asoria Choir at Trinity Lutheran Church. The program features Spanish language music incorporating poems by Spanish poet Federico García Lorca and Chile's Nobel Prize-winning poet, diplomat and senator Pablo Neruda, as well as folk songs and villancicos (Christmas carols).
When: Saturday, March 9, 8-9 p.m.
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 31-18 37th St.
Admission: $15-$20
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Wonder Women of Classical Music
Finally, on Sunday, the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra's all-female ensemble celebrates Women's History Month with a performance showcasing classical and contemporary female composers. Concertmaster Belinda Whitney leads the show, which will offer details on how some of the afternoon's all-stars followed their dreams.
When: Sunday, March 10, 2-3 p.m.
Where: 6 River Terrace, Battery Park
Admission: Free
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