Bridge to Everywhere

Bridge to Everywhere is a classical chamber music ensemble and arts organization based in the Los Angeles area that promotes cross-cultural collaborations through musical performances and educational programs. Bridge to Everywhere is currently the ensemble-in-residence at Mount St. Mary's University (Los Angeles).[1]

Bridge to Everywhere
Bridge to Everywhere after a performance at the Brand Library and Art Center in 2019
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresClassical
Occupation(s)Chamber ensemble
Years active2015–present
Websitewww.bridgetoeverywhere.org
Members
  • Derrick Spiva
  • Rachel Iba
  • James Waterman
  • Mark Gutierrez
  • Nikki Shorts
  • Yvette Holzwarth
  • Philip Graulty
  • Chris Votek
  • Saili Oak
  • Rachel Mellis
  • Marc Nimoy
  • Anna Kouchnerov
  • Dimitris Mahlis
  • Ian Smith
  • Michelle Rearick
  • Kim Tran
  • Jacqueline Marshall

History

Bridge to Everywhere began as a recording project by composer Derrick Spiva on Orenda Records in 2015.[2] Bridge to Everywhere released its first commercial album Prisms, Cycles, Leaps in September of 2015, in conjunction with the world premiere of the Spiva’s orchestral work, Prisms, Cycles, Leaps, by the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.[3][2] The group became a more formalized performing ensemble and arts organization in 2016, with a debut performance at Theatre Raymond Kabbaz in 2017. [4] Bridge to Everywhere has performed at venues such as the Eagle Rock Music Festival, Miles Memorial Playhouse, The York Manor, Brand Library and Art Center, and Boston Court Pasadena.

Collaborations

Bridge to Everywhere has collaborated with Los Angeles-based performing arts groups and arts organizations including Salastina Music Society, CalArts Community Arts Partnership (CAP), Inner City Arts, American Composers Forum of Los Angeles, Bridge Projects, and the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department.[5][6][7] In 2018, Bridge to Everywhere released its second album, American Mirror, in partnership with Salastina Music Society.[8]

Ensemble and repertoire

Bridge to Everywhere's ensemble members are trained in classical music and also have extensive training in at least one other musical tradition. The ensemble is flexible in its configuration, and includes strings (violins, viola, cello, bass); various flutes; vocalists (Hindustani classical, western classical, jazz, pop, Bulgarian folk); guitars (electric and classical); electric bass; various percussion; harp; piano and keyboard; Turkish oud; tanpura; and a conductor. Bridge to Everywhere's repertoire often interweaves elements from musical traditions around the world into a western classical music setting. Several members of the ensemble are also composers (Derrick Spiva, James Waterman, Philip Graulty, Anna Kouchnerov, Chris Votek, Yvette Holzwarth, Mark Gutierrez) and the group often performs and/or premieres the work of living composers.

Recordings
  • Prisms, Cycles, Leaps (2015)
  • American Mirror (2018)

References
  1. "Bridge to Everywhere". Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles. October 10, 2019. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  2. "Derrick Spiva Jr.'s Prisms, Cycles, Leaps Truly Is A 'Bridge To Everywhere'". Orenda Records. September 21, 2015. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  3. Richard S. Ginell (September 20, 2015). "Review: Rhythmically complex world premiere leads off LACO's new season". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  4. "Bridge to Everywhere". New Music USA. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  5. "Sounds Genius: American Mirror by Derrick Spiva (Westside)". Salastina Music Society. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  6. Pauline Adamek. "Bridge Projects". ArtsBeatLA. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  7. "Music x Ideas x Space = Compose LA" (PDF) (Press release). City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  8. "American Mirror". Orenda Records. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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