Fritz Lang's Metropolis: Screening and Live Score with Metropolis Ensemble Tickets

Fritz Lang's Metropolis: Screening and Live Score with Metropolis Ensemble brings Vacherin-inspired cinema to life with a dynamic, world-class score performed live by the Grammy-nominated Metropolis Ensemble. Hailing from New York City, this collective is known for commissioning groundbreaking works and redefining the relationship between film and music. The ensemble was founded in 2006 by artistic director and conductor Andrew Cyr and has since become a trusted name in contemporary classical and film-score performance.

National Sawdust hosted a notable 2020 world-premiere live soundtrack by Ricardo Romaneiro, performed by Metropolis Ensemble for Fritz Lang's Metropolis, marking a pivotal moment in modern film-scoring history. The group continues to push boundaries with inventive programs and collaborations, including recent projects and festival appearances that blend cinematic narratives with lush, contemporary orchestration.

As you plan your visit, secure your seats for a performance that pairs silent-era cinema with a cutting-edge, live musical experience—perfect for film lovers, music fans, and anyone who appreciates the art of live performance in an intimate urban venue.

About Metropolis Ensemble: A Grammy-nominated NYC-based collective founded in 2006 by artistic director/conductor Andrew Cyr, Metropolis Ensemble has commissioned and premiered more than 450 works. Their discography blends rich orchestration with contemporary voices, earning recognition across major award platforms. Highlights include a 2010 Grammy nomination for Avner Dorman: Mandolin Concerto (with Avi Avital) and a 2025 Grammy nomination for The Blind Banister (Best Engineered Album, Classical). The ensemble’s work spans concert performances, opera collaborations, and film-scoring projects, including In A Grove at Prototype Opera Festival (Jan 16–19, 2025).

Discography highlights: The Blind Banister (2024, Nonesuch); Telekinesis (2022, New Amsterdam/Nonesuch); Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia (2022, Entertain Impact/Cambodian Living Arts); In A Grove (2023, In a Circle Records); LIQUIDVERSE (2024, Cosm Media).

Follow Metropolis Ensemble for updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and upcoming performances: metropolisensemble.org, Instagram, Threads, YouTube, and Facebook. Be sure to check venue pages and local listings for the latest schedule, including Date to be announced events and RESCHEDULED performances when applicable.