UPCOMING & RECENT EVENTS
UPCOMING & RECENT EVENTS
Talea Ensemble - WORLD PREMIERE
April 4, 2025
Brandeis University, Waltham
Ali’s composition was written for and will be premiered by the Talea Ensemble (Instrumentation: flute, clarinet, bassoon, piano, violin, viola, cello, w/ conductor). Please join Ali and the Talea Ensemble at 7:30 pm in Slosberg Concert Hall at Brandeis University.
Eclipse Quartet
October 26, 2024
Claremont, CA
The Eclipse Quartet will perform a program featuring Ali’s String Quartet No. 1 at the Bridges Hall of Music at Pomona College in California. The performers include Sarah Thornblade and Sara Parkins on violin, Alma Lisa Fernandez on viola, and Maggie Parkins on cello.
SEAMUS premiere
May 7, 2024
New York City
Ali was commissioned by The Society for Electro-Acoustic Music of in the United States (SEAMUS), as the winner of the ASCAP/SEAMUS Competition in 2023. For the commission, the composition “Drowning in Post-Factual Waves” will be premiered at the 2024 SEAMUS Conference at New York University. The piece will be performed by violinist Alexandrina Boyonova.
Microtonal Music Journey with Utar Artun
April 2, 2024
Berklee College of Music, Boston
Ali joins pianist Utar Artun for an improvisational duo on the violin. The concert will take place at David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH) at 7 pm.
Hypercube Residency
March 2, 2024
Brandeis University, Waltham
As part of New Music Brandeis, Hypercube will visit Brandeis University for a composition residency. The ensemble and compositions highlight the unique instrumentation of guitar, saxophone, piano, and percussion.
Eclipse Quartet
January 20, 2024
New York City
The Eclipse Quartet is celebrating their 20th anniversary. After rave reviews for their west coast premier of Ali’s String Quartet No. 1, they’re bringing their musical talent to the east coast in January. Come celebrate the new year with the Eclipse Quartet and Ali Can Puskulcu at Roulette Intermedium in Brooklyn.
Eclipse Quartet
December 12, 2023
Monk Space, Los Angeles
In December, the Eclipse Quartet will perform the west coast premier of Ali’s String Quartet No. 1. The concert will take place at Monk Space in L.A. Next stop: New York City in January to perform the piece again.
Grace Kelly Tour
August 2023
Multiple venues
Grace Kelly is a renowned saxophonist, singer, songwriter, composer, and bandleader. Ali is thrilled to join the orchestra for multiple tour stops on the East Coast.
Mizzou International Composers Festival
July 23-30, 2023
Columbia, MO
"The Mizzou International Composers Festival -- taking place each July in Columbia, Missouri -- features public concerts, presentations, workshops, and more. Featuring ensemble-in-residence Alarm Will Sound as well as two distinguished guest composers, the festival selects eight resident composers each year through an application process to compose new works that will be premiered by Alarm Will Sound at the festival. During the week, resident composers will rehearse closely with the ensemble, give public presentations on their work, and receive private lessons with the guest composers." -Mizzou New Music Initiative