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Surface Tension

The "magnificently energetic" (New York Times) Irish composer Donnacha Dennehy has created Surface Tension, a new work written for and inspired by the Museum's percussion collection.

The Met is both setting and springboard for this concert. The "magnificently energetic" (New York Times) Irish composer Donnacha Dennehy has created Surface Tension, a new work written for and inspired by the Museum's percussion collection. The performance is by Third Coast Percussion, the Chicago-based ensemble known for its groundbreaking collaborations and hard-driving style. The musicians return to the Met for what's sure to be a vibrant evening of superb music.

Recorded February 10, 2016


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