Equinox
Variant 6
Friday at 7:00pm
May 15, 2026
at The Philadelphia Ethical Society
Bowerbird is pleased to present Variant 6 performing their program Equinox.
Serving as the centerpiece for this program is Philadelphia composer Benjamin C.S. Boyle’s first Cantata: To One in Paradise. The poem “To One is Paradise” is a poem by Edgar Allan Poe dating from his mature poetic period that features many of the poet’s favorite themes: young love, divinity, and death. The Cantata – composed 20 years ago by Boyle – will be performed in an all-new transcription by the composer for four vocal soloists of Variant 6 and pianist Laura Ward. In addition to Boyle’s work, we will perform works by Brahms and Fauré for voices and piano on themes of love, loss, and darkness.
More info and tickets in link in bio
@variantsix
One week from today: EQUINOX featuring Benjamin C.S. Boyle’s To One in Paradise.
You’ll hear the entirety of this gorgeous aria for soprano (recorded 11 years ago here by Rebecca Myers), and so much more wonderful music for four voices and piano.
Get your tickets today at the link in our bio!!
The Music of Ben Nobuto
NakedEye Ensemble
@nakedeyemusic
Saturday — 7:00pm
May 16, 2026
at The Perch
@theperch_musicandarts_workshop
Bowerbird is pleased to present the NakedEye Ensemble performing a concert of music by Ben Nobuto.
PROGRAM
Lucid (2020) for piano and electronics
Tell Me Again (2022) for piano, electronics, and film
trio (for ivy house) (2024) for flute, cello, piano & electronics
Love Games (2023) for six players, electronics & video
Three Studies (2022) for percussion & electronics
More info in link in bio
Follow The Sound
a birdwalk with music by Matt Engle and Juan Castrillón
May 3, 2026 at 10am
at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
More info in link in bio
Bowerbird is pleased to present a morning birdwalk at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum led by Tony Croasdale interspersed with two performances by Matt Engle and Juan Castrillón.
Please take note of the weather and dress accordingly with appropriate footwear.
Meet at the Environmental Education Pavilion, to the right of the visitor center, near the parking lot, there are toilets and a water fountain nearby. Map
Estimated run time: 120 minutes
Distance: approx. one mile
Terrain: ADA accessible
Free admission – reservations are encouraged
May Concerts:
Sunday May 3: Follow The Sound at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
Friday May 15: Variant 6 at the Philadelphia Ethical Society
Saturday May 16: The Music of Ben Nobuto at The Perch
Friday May 29: Laraaji at The Rotunda
More info in link in bio
Experiments in Neuroaesthetics: Evoking Voices from Biological Systems
Works by Gene Coleman, KAVI and Quantum Global Organoid Orchestra
Thursday — 8:00pm (ET)
April 23, 2026
at THE ROTUNDA
@the_rotunda_philly
Bowerbird is pleased to co-present Gene Coleman’s program Experiments in Neuroaesthetics: Evoking Voices from Biological Systems.
In the music of Giacinto Scelsi, Luigi Nono and Pauline Oliveros, and in the films of Stan Brakhage, there was a desire to reveal the “inner voices”. Working with new biodata technologies and systems, we reach a new reality, where the inner voices of the body, mind, via biological systems, can be Evoked – seen and heard in unprecedented ways. How can we create music and art in this new reality? This program shows three different approaches, which are linked by use of The Source, a Biodata device that can translate electric biorhythms into various media. The program features work by: KAVI (Ilze Briede), The Quantum Global Organoid Orchestra (q.GOO), and The Neuro Music Ensemble Conjure.
More info in link in bio
Experiments in Neuroaesthetics: Evoking Voices from Biological Systems
Works by Gene Coleman, KAVI and Quantum Global Organoid Orchestra
Thursday – 8:00pm (ET)
April 23, 2026
at @the_rotunda_philly
Bowerbird is pleased to co-present Gene Coleman’s program Experiments in Neuroaesthetics: Evoking Voices from Biological Systems.
In the music of Giacinto Scelsi, Luigi Nono and Pauline Oliveros, and in the films of Stan Brakhage, there was a desire to reveal the “inner voices”. Working with new biodata technologies and systems, we reach a new reality, where the inner voices of the body, mind, via biological systems, can be Evoked – seen and heard in unprecedented ways. How can we create music and art in this new reality? This program shows three different approaches, which are linked by use of The Source, a Biodata device that can translate electric biorhythms into various media. The program features work by: KAVI (Ilze Briede), The Quantum Global Organoid Orchestra (q.GOO), and The Neuro Music Ensemble Conjure.
More info in link in bio
AUDRA
saxophone and voice
Saturday April 11
8pm at UniLu
Bowerbird is pleased to present Audra performing an evening of music for voice and saxophone, featuring Meredith Monk’s Hocket for Two Voices, two moody folk-song arrangements by Karin Rehnqvist, Cecilia McDowall’s dramatic White Fox Woman, Thomas Kessler’s Cage-inspired Is it?, Gelsey Bell’s spacious Avatrix, and Griffin Candey’s love songs, I Shall Be Coming Back To You. In some pieces, voice and saxophone are combined into a hyper-instrument, creating a new, hybrid sound out of the two performers. In other cases, the voice is in the story-telling spotlight with the saxophone playing a supporting role.
Tickets and more info in link in bio
@audra_duo
ALASH
Sunday April 12
2pm + 7pm
Bowerbird is pleased to present Philadelphia favorites Alash at The Rotunda for two FREE concerts – 2pm and 7pm.
Alash are masters of Tuvan throat singing (xöömei), a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. Masters of traditional Tuvan instruments as well as the art of throat singing, Alash are deeply committed to traditional Tuvan music and culture. At the same time, they are fans of western music. Believing that traditional music must constantly evolve, the musicians subtly infuse their songs with western elements, creating their own unique style that is fresh and new, yet true to their Tuvan musical heritage.
Presented with The Rotunda.
More info and to RSVP in link in bio
