New work from UMA adjunct faculty member and acclaimed filmmaker featured at Czech Center’s Bohemian National Hall, New York City
A new work by University of Maine at Augusta adjunct faculty member Al Kryszak will have its world premiere in New York City. “Suite for Solo Cimbalom,” a selection from Kryszak’s “Nosferatu” concerto and film score, will be performed by Matěj Číp, a rising cimbalom virtuoso from Hodslavice, Czech Republic.
The cimbalom is a hammered, stringed instrument known for its resonant, shimmering tone and remarkable expressiveness. Popular in Eastern European folk and classical traditions, it is rarely featured in solo contemporary works, making this premiere especially distinctive.
Kryszak’s celebrated career includes premieres at Turner Classic Movies, Symphony Space and The Film Society of Lincoln Center. Known for blending music and film, his work often bridges silent cinema and modern classical soundscapes. This latest suite follows Číp’s acclaimed 2024 Boston performance of Kryszak’s full “Cimbalom Concerto” with the New England Film Orchestra. Learn more about his music, art and career at alankryszak.com.
The performance will take place Friday, May 2, at 6 p.m. at Bohemian National Hall at the Czech Center in New York City.
UPDATE: The full concert can now be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3t_Kvkhrnc