yMusic is an American sextet chamber ensemble from New York City. Consisting of a trumpet, flute, clarinet, violin, viola, and cello, the group was formed in Brooklyn by trumpeter CJ Camerieri and violinist Rob Moose in 2008.[1]
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yMusic performs with singer José González in 2016
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Background information | |
Origin | New York City, United States |
Genres | Chamber, Orchestra |
Years active | 2008–present |
Members | Alex Sopp CJ Camerieri Gabriel Cabezas Hideaki Aomori Nadia Sirota Rob Moose |
Website | ymusicensemble |
The ensemble has released three studio albums of original compositions written for the group, and has toured extensively with artists such as José González,[2] Bon Iver[3] and Paul Simon.[4] In 2015, yMusic collaborated with Ben Folds on his album So There,[5] and toured with him in support. yMusic made their Carnegie Hall debut in 2016, premiering a piece by Caroline Shaw and one by Chris Thile.[6] The ensemble performs with The Staves on that group's 2017 release The Way Is Read. In 2019, yMusic was credited on four tracks of Bruce Hornsby's album Absolute Zero.[7]
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