New York Polyphony's innovative programming spans Gregorian chant to contemporary commissions, and their focus on familiar and rare works of the 12-17th centuries has helped bring early music to modern audiences. Founded in 2006, the quartet’s discography includes two GRAMMY-nominated albums, and many of their releases have topped the “best of” lists of The New Yorker, Gramophone, and The New York Times.
Active projects/programs include:
- Commissioning new music
- New recording Sky of My Heart, released June 13, 2025: incorporates commissions and collaborations along with revered works from the early music repertoire. Selections include works of Byrd and Gibbons through 20th and 21st century compositions by Ivan Moody, John Tavener, Becky McGlade, Akemi Naito, Paul Moravec, Andrew Smith, and Nico Muhly.
- Touring domestically and overseas, participation in international music festivals
Learn More: http://www.newyorkpolyphony.com