Eivind Opsvik’s The Setting: Classical Musician in New York

About Eivind Opsvik’s The Setting

Eivind Opsvik’s The Setting is the working ensemble of bassist and composer Eivind Opsvik, presented in New York City settings including Roulette. The project places classical craft in conversation with contemporary ensemble playing, often sharing bills with artists such as jondownload, as seen in the event “Eivind Opsvik’s The Setting // jondownload.” Opsvik’s writing favors structure and timbre, with parts shaped to move between chamber-like precision and open-ended group response. The emphasis is on material and listening rather than display.